Definition
brisses
noun
- Plural of briss; plural of brit milah, the Jewish circumcision ceremony.
Usage: Also spelled brisses or brises; from Hebrew brit milah; Religious/cultural term
Examples
- The family attended several brisses during the year.
- Many brisses are held in synagogues or homes on the eighth day after birth.
- The rabbi performed brisses according to Jewish tradition.
- Invitations to brisses are typically sent to close family and friends.