The Three-Day Shiva Nothing in Jewish tradition supports the concept of sitting shiva for three days. The actual word shiva is related to the word meaning seven. The number seven in Judaism is very significant, for it symbolizes completion in this world, as in the seven days of creation.
An officer holding the rank of major or lieutenant colonel or colonel. Classified under: Nouns denoting people. Synonyms: field officer; field-grade officer; FO. Hypernyms (field-grade officer is a kind of...): commissioned military officer (a commissioned officer in the army or air force or marine corp) Domain category:
a military officer of the highest rank, as in the French and some other armies. Compare field marshal. 2. an administrative officer of a U.S. judicial district who performs duties similar to those of a sheriff. 3. a court officer serving processes, attending court, giving personal service to the judges, etc.