Gerahs

/ˈɡɛrəz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of gerah; multiple units of ancient Hebrew weight or currency.

Etymology

Simple plural of gerah, formed by adding the English '-s' suffix to the Hebrew word. This maintains the historical term's usage when referring to multiple monetary units.

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