Cossaks (kos´-aks), Russ. A name given to certain Russian tribes, formerly distinguished for their freebooting habits, now best known for their position in the army.
Dayyan (dai´-an), Hebr. A judge to whom are submitted civil disputes, as distinguished from purely religious questions, which are decided by the Rav.
Dinke (din´-ke), Yid. Prop. n.
Dvina (dvē´-nä), Russ. Name of a river.
Dvornik (dvor´-nik), Russ. An outdoor man; a choreman.
Dvoshe (dvo´-she), Yid. Prop. n.
Earlocks (Hebrew peath). Two locks of hair allowed to grow long and hang in front of the ears. Among the fanatical Hasidim, a mark of piety.
Eidtkuhnen (eit-koo´-ñen), Germ. Name of a Russo-German frontier town.
Fetchke (fëtch´-ke), Yid. Prop. n.
Fringes, sacred (Hebrew zizit). Specially prepared fringes fastened to the four corners of the arba kanfot (literally, "four-corners"), a garment worn by all pious males underneath the jacket or frock coat, usually with the fringes showing. The latter play a part in the daily ritual.