vort
Pronunciation: /vɔɹt/
The English word “vort” has 2 meanings listed here.
noun
- A short Torah lesson, thought, or insightful saying, often shared at a wedding, gathering, or celebration.
- An engagement party in Orthodox Jewish communities.
Etymology
Borrowed from Yiddish וואָרט (vort, “word”). Doublet of word.
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