Толковый словарь английского языка - shibboleth
Shibboleth
shibboleth
noun Etymology: Hebrew shibbōleth stream; from the use of this word in Judges 12:6 as a test to distinguish Gileadites from Ephraimites Date: 1638 1. a word or saying used by adherents of a party, sect, or belief and usually regarded by others as empty of real meaning , a widely held belief , truism , platitude , 2. a use of language regarded as distinctive of a particular group , a custom or usage regarded as distinguishing one group from others
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n. a long-standing formula, doctrine, or phrase, etc., held to be true by a party or sect (must abandon outdated shibboleths). Etymology: ME f. Heb. sibbolet ear of corn, used as a test of nationality for its difficult pronunciation (Judg. 12:6) ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
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