lazar
English
/ˈleɪzə/
noun
Definitions
- (archaic) A sufferer of an infectious disease, especially leprosy.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English lazare derived from Old French lazare derived from Latin lazarus derived from Ancient Greek Λάζαρος derived from Hebrew (modern) אלעזר (m, en).
Origin
Hebrew (Modern Ashkenazic)
אלעזר
Gloss
m, en