jew
jew (jo̵̅o̅)
transitive verb
Etymology: < Jew, by assoc. with occupation of Jews as moneylenders in Middle Ages
jew someone down
Jew (jo̵̅o̅)
noun
- a person descended, or regarded as descended, from the ancient Hebrews of Biblical times
- a person whose religion is Judaism
Etymology: ME < OFr Giu, Juiu < L Judaeus < Gr Ioudaios < Heb yehūdī, member of the tribe or kingdom of Judah: see Judah
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