ב״ר

Hebrew

Etymology

Acronym of בן, רב or רבי (ben, reb/rabbi, “son (of) Mr./Rabbi…”)

Noun

ב״ר • (transliteration needed) m

  1. Honorific form of Hebrew patronymic formula, indicating the individual’s father was a rabbi or otherwise worthy of respect.
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