kosherness

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English

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Etymology

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kosher +‎ -ness. Attested since the 20th century.

Noun

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kosherness (uncountable)

  1. The quality of being kosher.
    • 1941, The American Poultryman: Official Publication for the American Poultry Association:
      If perchance she finds an egg already covered by a shell, she must at once consult the shochet to determine its kosherness.
    • 1942, The Advocate: America's Jewish Journal, volume 101, page 31:
      Each package is neatly wrapped in cellophane and dated to insure freshness, also bearing the strict endorsement of Rabbi Jacob Pikelny as to kosherness.