Strong’s definition
watch, i.e. the act (custody), or (concretely) the sentry, the post; objectively preservation, or (concretely) safe; figuratively observance, i.e. (abstractly) duty or (objectively) a usage or party
KJV gloss list in the source
charge, keep, or to be kept, office, ordinace, safeguard, ward, watch.
Source pronunciation notation: mish-mer'-reth
Derivation recorded by Strong
feminine of H4929 (מִשְׁמָר);
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