a sect of the Jews in Egypt. They live by themselves, and have a separate synagogue; and as the other Jews are remarkable for their eyes, Charaims are those for their large noses, which run through all the families of this sect. These are the ancient Essenes. They strictly observe the five books of Moses, according to the letter; and receive no written traditions. It is said that the other Jews would join the Charaims; but those not having observed the exact rules of the law with regard to divorces, these think they live in adultery.