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Shammes
Translation of "shammes" into Russian
Definitions
shammes
Noun
UK
/ˈʃæmɛs/
US
/ˈʃæmɪs/
A caretaker or sexton in a synagogue responsible for various duties such as maintenance and assisting in religious services.
The shammes ensured that the synagogue was clean and ready for the Sabbath service.
Slang: a private detective or police officer.
The hard-boiled shammes tailed the suspect through the alleyway.