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baalshem

noun, often capitalized
baal·​shem
variants: or less commonly balshem \ bälˈshām \

Definition of baalshem

: one believed among Jews (such as earlier Polish Jews) to work wonders by the use of the name of God

First Known Use of baalshem

1897, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for baalshem

Hebrew baʽal shēm one who possesses or works through the (divine) name

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