n. [ Heb. shibbōleth an ear of corn, or a stream, a flood. ] 1. A word which was made the criterion by which to distinguish the Ephraimites from the Gileadites. The Ephraimites, not being able to pronounce sh, called the word sibboleth. See Judges xii. [ 1913 Webster ]
Without reprieve, adjudged to death, For want of well pronouncing shibboleth. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
Also used in an extended sense. [ 1913 Webster ]
The th, with its twofold value, is . . . the shibboleth of foreigners. Earle. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Hence, the criterion, test, or watchword of a party; a party cry or pet phrase. [ 1913 Webster ]
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