Masoretic

Ma·so·ra also Ma·so·rah  (m-sôr, -sr)

n.

1. The body of Judaic tradition relating to correct textual reading of the Hebrew scriptures.

2. The critical notes made on manuscripts of the Hebrew scriptures before the tenth century, which embody this tradition.

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[Hebrew msôrâ, from msar, to hand over; see msr in Semitic roots.]

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Maso·retic (ms-rtk) adj.

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Adj.

1.

Masoretic - of or relating to the Masorah