Omer
[әumә]
Definition
(n.) A Hebrew measure, the tenth of an ephah. See Ephah.
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Definition
n. a Hebrew dry measure containing about half a gallon 1⁄10 ephah.
Checker: Norris
Examples
- Omer and Joram. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- And now the bell begins to sound, and Mr. Omer and another come to make us ready. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- I felt reluctant to be present, when Mr. Peggotty first met his sister and Ham; and made Mr. Omer my excuse for lingering behind. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- I fancy you have hit upon the right reason of your being weary of St. Omer's, viz. Benjamin Franklin. Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin.
- Little Emily was passing that day at Mr. Omer's. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Mr. Omer shook his head. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Mr. Omer had taken it so much to heart, his daughter told me, that he had been very low and poorly all day, and had gone to bed without his pipe. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- But I had forgotten nothing in them, and found nothing changed, until I came to Mr. Omer's shop. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- I heard a heavy puffing and blowing coming towards us, and soon Mr. Omer, shorter-winded than of yore, but not much older-looking, stood before me. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- You must always recollect of Em'ly,' said Mr. Omer, shaking his head gently, 'that she's a most extraordinary affectionate little thing. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- In consequence of which,' Mr. Omer shook himself and his chair with laughter at the success of his device, 'she and Joram's at a ball. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- On my asking now, if that were not so, Mr. Omer nodded yes, and nodded towards the door of the parlour. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- As I could obtain a perspective view of Mr. Omer inside, smoking his pipe by the parlour door, I entered, and asked him how he was. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- When I came to Omer and Joram's, I found the shutters up, but the shop door standing open. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- OMER AND Joram was now written up, where OMER used to be; but the inscription, DRAPER, TAILOR, HABERDASHER, FUNERAL FURNISHER, &c. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- I thought you were going to leave me out altogether,' said Mr. Omer, laughing till he coughed. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- It was between nine and ten o'clock when, strolling in a melancholy manner through the town, I stopped at Mr. Omer's door. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- But, Lord bless you,' said Mr. Omer, huskily, 'it ain't the passages that's out of order! Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Mr. Omer looked at me, with a steady countenance, and shook his head. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
Checker: Norris