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jew definition

jew (jo̵̅o̅)

transitive verb

Slang to swindle; cheat; gyp

Etymology: < Jew, by assoc. with occupation of Jews as moneylenders in Middle Ages

jew Idioms

jew someone down

to get or bargain for better terms from someone in a business transaction, esp. in a petty or niggardly way
Jew definition

Jew (jo̵̅o̅)

noun

  1. a person descended, or regarded as descended, from the ancient Hebrews of Biblical times
  2. 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

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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