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adret

[ a-drey ]

noun

  1. a side of a mountain receiving direct sunlight.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of adret1

1930–35; < French < Provençal (Dauphiné, Provence) adre ( i ) t, Old Provençal adreg, adret literally, good, suitable (i.e., the good side of the mountain for vineyards, etc.); adroit

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Example Sentences

He applied to Ben Adret, and laid the story of his sufferings before him; his request met with a ready621 response.

Whenever any event of importance took place within Jewish circles, Ben Adret was appealed to for advice or assistance.

Ben Adret, nevertheless, exercised supreme authority over all the congregations, both far and near.

Ben Adret, however, labored to have it adopted by other congregations.

But the age of Ben Adret happened to be poor in great intellects.

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