Jastrow: חוּמְרָא I

חוּמְרָא I m. = חוֹמֶר I. Snh. 49ᵇ ח׳ בעלמא a mere restrictive measure (which does not allow a conclusion as to the rank of the successive functions of the High-priest), Ib. bot. ומאי ח׳ wherein consists the greater import (the greater gravity of the crime)? Pes. 11ᵃ משום ח׳ דשבת וכ׳ on account of the great import of the Sabbath (the grave penalty for its desecration) people are careful &c.—Ḥull. 9ᵇ ספק סכנתא לח׳ where there is a doubt about a prohibition based on danger to health the stricter practice is preferred; ib. ספק איסורא נמי לח׳ the same is the case with a doubt about a ritual prohibition. Bets. 3ᵇ; a. fr.—[Targ. II Esth. III, 3, v. חֵימָרָא.]