חוּס (b. h.) 1) [to bend over, have affection for (v. Jon. IV, 10),] to protect, spare, have consideration for (with על). Neg. XII, 5 אם כך חָסָה התורה וכ׳ if the Law has such consideration for man’s property of small value &c. Sot. 14ᵃ אם ככה ח׳ וכ׳ if the Law made such considerate provision for those transgressing &c. Y. Keth. IV, end, 29ᵇ חָסוּ על כבודן וכ׳ cared more for their honour than &c.; a. v. fr.—[ 2) to be connected, related.—Denom. חַיִיס.]