- (n.) Hence, the criterion, test or watchword of a party; a party cry or pet phrase.
- (n.) A word which was made the criterion by which to distinguish the Ephraimites from the Gileadites. The Ephraimites, not being able to pronounce sh, called the word sibboleth. See Judges xii.
- (n.) Also in an extended sense.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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