'Rabbis' definitions:

Definition of 'Rabbis'

From: GCIDE
  • Rabbi \Rab"bi\ (r[a^]r"b[imac] or r[a^]r"b[i^]; 277), n.; pl. Rabbis (r[a^]r"b[imac]z or r[a^]r"b[i^]z) or Rabbies. [L., fr. Gr. "rabbi`, Heb. rab[imac] my master, from rab master, lord, teacher, akin to Ar. rabb.] Master; lord; teacher; -- a Jewish title of respect or honor for a teacher or doctor of the law. "The gravest rabbies." --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • Be not ye called Rabbi, for one is your Master, even Christ, and all ye are brethren. --Matt. xxiii. 8. [1913 Webster]

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