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Widgets used for gambling . . . dice, coin-flip, ouija board, etc.
Any item assumed to be random that's used to make a decision,
as Haman is traditionally considered to have done in order to
select the lucky date for slaughtering Jews.
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∙ 10y ago
The word "Pur" in Purim refers to the Hebrew word for "lot" or "dice." This term is used because the holiday commemorates the casting of lots by the ancient Persian ruler Haman to determine the date for the extermination of the Jewish people, which was ultimately thwarted by Queen Esther.
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How did Purim get its name?
Purim comes from Pur which means "casting lots" which is what Haman did to decide what day the Purim massacre would be on.Source: Esther 9:26 - Wherefore they called these days Purim after the name of Pur.
Why did they name it Purim?
"pur" is a Hebrew word for luck/fate, in the scrolls we were saved by luck/fate hence the name
What are adverbs for pur?
Pur is not a word.
What does Argent pure mean?
Pur is french for pure. Argent comes from the latin word argentum and it means silver. Argent pur means pure silver. Argent pure is probably a typographical error intended to be argent pur.
What doesshushan purim mean?
Shushan Purim: Purim is during the Hebrew Month of 'Shushan'. simple enough?
What is the Swedish word for pure?
The word 'ren' may be used in mean 'pure' in Swedish. 'Pur' may also be used, but may be a bit dated.
What does tojours pur mean?
Always clear.
What is the french word for sole?
The French word for "sole" is "sole."
What is the English word for Malayalam word pur?
It's a vulgar slang word for vagina.
What do the suffixes pur and abad mean?
Towns ending in -abad started off as a Muslim area. -pur have a Hindu Background.
What does Freilichen mean?
cheerful, merry, jolly, happy, amusing Used as a greeting- A Freiliechen Purim - it means happy purim
How do you divide the word pursuing into syllable?
Pur.....su.....ing
