bris

British

/ ˈbrɪt, ˈbrɪs /

noun

Judaism ritual circumcision of male babies, usually at eight days old, regarded as the formal entry of the child to the Jewish community

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Etymology

Origin of bris

from Hebrew, literally: covenant

Example Sentences

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On Thursday, Wolves manager Rob Edwards and Sunderland counterpart Regis le Bris also hit out at the abuse their players had suffered.

From BBC

"What happened to Romaine is unacceptable - we stand with him," said Le Bris.

From BBC

"I don't know really why, but I repeat - we don't want to accept that," added Le Bris.

From BBC

However, Le Bris said Mundle "might be sidelined for a few weeks or months" with an injury and would miss Sunderland's game at Bournemouth on Saturday.

From BBC

Regis Le Bris' side showed why they sit eighth with a dogged first-half showing that left the Arsenal crowd again bemoaning a lack of creativity from open play.

From Barron's

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