ותיק

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Hebrew

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Etymology

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Root
ו־ת־ק (w-t-q)

The exact origin is unclear. Likely related to Arabic وَثِيق (waṯīq).

Adjective

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וָתִיק (vatík) (feminine וָתִיקָה, masculine plural וָתִיקִים, feminine plural וָתִיקוֹת)

  1. loyal, righteous, trustworthy
  2. senior, veteran, experienced

References

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  • ותיק” in the Hebrew Terms Database of the Academy of Hebrew Language