Nisan

noun

: the seventh month of the civil year or the first month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar see Months of the Principal Calendars Table

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And, Jennifer Nisan, stylist and founder of Front Row Live, a sourcing business, will also curate her own closet and highlight top picks of the season. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 1 Aug. 2024 Passover, or Pesach, is a major Jewish holiday during the month of Nisan on the Hebrew calendar. Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024 In the Jewish calendar, Passover begins on the 15th day of the month of Nisan, which typically falls between March and April. Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024 Passover, or Pesach, is a major Jewish holiday during the month of Nisan on the Hebrew calendar, usually falling in March or April. Marina Pitofsky, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Hebrew Nīsān

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Nisan was in the 14th century

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“Nisan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nisan. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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