E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Sabbat’ical Year.
One year in seven, when all land with the ancient Jews was to lie fallow for twelve months. This law was founded on Exodus xxiii. 10, etc.; Leviticus xxv. 2–7; Deuteronomy xv. 1–11.
