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Hebrew
Etymology
The exact origin is unclear. Likely related to Arabic وَثِيق (waṯīq).
Adjective
וָתִיק • (vatík) (feminine וָתִיקָה, masculine plural וָתִיקִים, feminine plural וָתִיקוֹת)
- loyal, righteous, trustworthy
- senior, veteran, experienced
References
- “ותיק” in the Hebrew Terms Database of the Academy of Hebrew Language