Mizpahint.adj.

Brit.

/ˈmɪzpə/, U.S.

/ˈmɪzpə/

Origin: A borrowing from Hebrew. Etymon: Hebrew Miṣpāh.

Etymology: < Hebrew Miṣpāh, the name of the cairn erected by Laban and Jacob as a sign of their association, a wordplay (interpretable as ‘outlook-point’; compare Hebrew miṣpeh watchtower) on the verb ṣapāh to watch, used in their agreement ‘The Lord watch (Hebrew yiṣēp) between me and thee’ (i.e. to ensure the keeping of the covenant) (Genesis 31:49).The word occurs in the titles of a number of literary works, songs, and musical compositions, as well as printed ephemera, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, mostly alluding to the theme of fidelity. The interpretation of the word as ‘watchtower’ has led to its use as a motto of adventist groups; compare:1887 Mizpah 21 Feb. 7 A deeper, more mysteriously beautiful meaning than appears at first sight, is comprehended in the word ‘Mizpah’—light within light, circle within circle, revelation within revelation.1887 Mizpah 21 Feb. 19 It is our duty to examine from the Tower of Mizpah this wonderful Advent of Divinity.

A. int.

‘May the Lord watch between us’ (usually as an inscription on a piece of jewellery).

ΚΠ

1835 N. Amer. Rev. Oct. 508 He came to a seal which bore the word Mizpah.

1859 Southern Literary Messenger Mar. 166 She had received under an envelope addressed to her, a sheet of paper which contained the single word ‘Mizpah’.

1940 H. G. Wells Babes in Darkling Wood i. iv. 118 Mizpah, as they say inside the engagement rings.

1940 H. G. Wells Babes in Darkling Wood i. iv. 118 ‘Anyhow, Gemini, Mizpah!’..‘Mizpah,’ he responded. Like most English people they thought that was a pledge between two young lovers.

1970 I. Origo Images & Shadows ii. 69 He gave me the gold Victorian locket—engraved with the word Mizpah, ‘God watch between us two’—which he had given to his fiancée.

1989 Miller's Collectables Price Guide 1989–90 215/4 Mizpah is a Jewish word, meaning ‘The Lord watch between Thee and Me.’

B. adj.

Designating a piece of jewellery with ‘Mizpah’ inscribed upon it, intended to be given as a love token.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > attention and judgement > beautification > types of ornamentation > jewellery > jewellery of specific shape or form > [adjective] > ornamented with specific design

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1880 G. R. Sims Ballads of Babylon 138 Nor that the hand which owns my ring Once wore his gift, a ‘Mizpah’ thing.

1898 T. Eaton & Co. Catal. Spring–Summer 133/5 10k Mizpah ring.

1907 B. M. Croker Company's Servant xv. 152 Was she wearing his presents? the sapphire brooch..the ‘Mizpah’ bangle.

1961 M. K. Ashby Joseph Ashby xv. 202 The pedlars..used to bring the silver ‘Mizpah’ brooches.

1990 Littlewoods Catal. Spring–Summer 1051/1 (caption) Mizpah Pendants—offer is one for ‘Him’ on 18-in chain and one for ‘Her’ on 16-in chain. Each pendant has one half of the message—both halves fit together.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2002; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	mizpah
释义	Mizpahint.adj. Brit. /ˈmɪzpə/, U.S. /ˈmɪzpə/ Origin: A borrowing from Hebrew. Etymon: Hebrew Miṣpāh. Etymology: < Hebrew Miṣpāh, the name of the cairn erected by Laban and Jacob as a sign of their association, a wordplay (interpretable as ‘outlook-point’; compare Hebrew miṣpeh watchtower) on the verb ṣapāh to watch, used in their agreement ‘The Lord watch (Hebrew yiṣēp) between me and thee’ (i.e. to ensure the keeping of the covenant) (Genesis 31:49).The word occurs in the titles of a number of literary works, songs, and musical compositions, as well as printed ephemera, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, mostly alluding to the theme of fidelity. The interpretation of the word as ‘watchtower’ has led to its use as a motto of adventist groups; compare:1887 Mizpah 21 Feb. 7 A deeper, more mysteriously beautiful meaning than appears at first sight, is comprehended in the word ‘Mizpah’—light within light, circle within circle, revelation within revelation.1887 Mizpah 21 Feb. 19 It is our duty to examine from the Tower of Mizpah this wonderful Advent of Divinity. A. int. ‘May the Lord watch between us’ (usually as an inscription on a piece of jewellery). ΚΠ 1835 N. Amer. Rev. Oct. 508 He came to a seal which bore the word Mizpah. 1859 Southern Literary Messenger Mar. 166 She had received under an envelope addressed to her, a sheet of paper which contained the single word ‘Mizpah’. 1940 H. G. Wells Babes in Darkling Wood i. iv. 118 Mizpah, as they say inside the engagement rings. 1940 H. G. Wells Babes in Darkling Wood i. iv. 118 ‘Anyhow, Gemini, Mizpah!’..‘Mizpah,’ he responded. Like most English people they thought that was a pledge between two young lovers. 1970 I. Origo Images & Shadows ii. 69 He gave me the gold Victorian locket—engraved with the word Mizpah, ‘God watch between us two’—which he had given to his fiancée. 1989 Miller's Collectables Price Guide 1989–90 215/4 Mizpah is a Jewish word, meaning ‘The Lord watch between Thee and Me.’ B. adj. Designating a piece of jewellery with ‘Mizpah’ inscribed upon it, intended to be given as a love token. ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > beautification > types of ornamentation > jewellery > jewellery of specific shape or form > [adjective] > ornamented with specific design Mizpah1880 swami1880 1880 G. R. Sims Ballads of Babylon 138 Nor that the hand which owns my ring Once wore his gift, a ‘Mizpah’ thing. 1898 T. Eaton & Co. Catal. Spring–Summer 133/5 10k Mizpah ring. 1907 B. M. Croker Company's Servant xv. 152 Was she wearing his presents? the sapphire brooch..the ‘Mizpah’ bangle. 1961 M. K. Ashby Joseph Ashby xv. 202 The pedlars..used to bring the silver ‘Mizpah’ brooches. 1990 Littlewoods Catal. Spring–Summer 1051/1 (caption) Mizpah Pendants—offer is one for ‘Him’ on 18-in chain and one for ‘Her’ on 16-in chain. Each pendant has one half of the message—both halves fit together. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2002; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < int.adj.1835
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