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Time for Renewing Garment for Mourning

Question

A mourning woman bought a new garment and wants her friend to wear it a little so that it is not considered new. How long should the other person wear it?

Answer

Indoors - one hour, outdoors - a few hours.

Source

Yoreh De'ah, Shefet

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