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shidduch

Syllabification: (shid·duch)
Definition of shidduch

noun (plural shidduchim /ˌSHido͞oˈKHēm/)

  • a Jewish arranged marriage.

Origin:

late 19th century: Yiddish, from Hebrew šiddūḵ 'negotiation (of a marriage)'

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