adret

[ a-drey ]

noun

1. a side of a mountain receiving direct sunlight.

Word History and Origins

Origin of adret¹

1930–35; < French < Provençal (Dauphiné, Provence) adre ( i ) t, Old Provençal adreg, adret literally, good, suitable (i.e., the good side of the mountain for vineyards, etc.); adroit

Example Sentences

He applied to Ben Adret, and laid the story of his sufferings before him; his request met with a ready621 response.

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Whenever any event of importance took place within Jewish circles, Ben Adret was appealed to for advice or assistance.

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Ben Adret, nevertheless, exercised supreme authority over all the congregations, both far and near.

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Ben Adret, however, labored to have it adopted by other congregations.

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But the age of Ben Adret happened to be poor in great intellects.

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