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shibboleth

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n. - A word which was made the criterion by which to distinguish the Ephraimites from the Gileadites. The Ephraimites, not being able to pronounce sh, called the word sibboleth. See Judges xii. ²
n. - Also in an extended sense. ²
n. - Hence, the criterion, test, or watchword of a party; a party cry or pet phrase. ²

The word "shibboleth" uses 10 letters: B B E H H I L O S T.

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