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May 27, 2012
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sham•mes



Pronunciation: (shä'mus), [key]
—n.,
—pl. sham•mo•simPronunciation: (shä-mô'sim). [key]
1. sexton (def. 2).
2. the candle used to kindle the candles in the Hanukkah menorah. Also,shames.

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