Meaning Of The Word Shivah

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shivah in American English
noun: the mourning period, following the funeral and lasting traditionally for seven days, observed by Jews for a deceased parent, sibling, child, or spouse

shivah in British English
noun: the period of formal mourning lasting seven days from the funeral during which the mourner stays indoors and sits on a low stool

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