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‖ ˈshochet Judaism.
Pl. shochetim.
[Heb. shōḥēṭ, pr. pple. of shāḥaṭ to slaughter.]
A Jewish slaughterer, a person officially certified as competent to kill cattle and poultry in the manner prescribed by Jewish law.
1889Hall Caine Scapegoat v, Within the gate of the Mellah, a shochet was killing fowls and taking his tribute of copper coins. 1892Zangwill Childr. Ghetto I. 88, I don't believe the Shochetim kill the animals properly. 1907― Ghetto Comedies 386 The Shomer and the Shochet are the official twain of ritual butchery. 1961A. W. Moss Valiant Crusade vi. 81 In Shechita, the Shochet, or official who actually does the killing, has to be specially trained. 1972Daily Tel. 8 June 18 Before the Shochet can use his knife the animal has to be got into the correct position. |