sandek

English

Etymology

From Yiddish סנדק (sandek), from Hebrew סנדק (sandák), most likely from Ancient Greek σύντεκνος (súnteknos, literally “companion of child”), from συν- (sun-) +‎ τέκνον (téknon).

Noun

sandek (plural sandeks)

1. A person honoured at a Jewish brit milah by holding the baby boy in his lap as the mohel performs the circumcision.

Anagrams

• Daneks, kneads, snaked