Kosher \Ko"sher\, a. [heb. kosh["e]r fit, proper.]
Ceremonially clean, according to Jewish law; -- applied to
food, esp. to meat of animals slaughtered according to the
requirements of Jewish law. Opposed to tref. Hence,
designating a shop, store, house, etc., where such food is
sold or used.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |