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Jewess

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Noun — A Jewish woman or girl (now often considered dated or potentially offensive).

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Etymology

From Middle English "Jewesse," itself from Old French — built from "Jew" plus the feminine ending "-ess."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Jewess” mean?

The word “Jewess” means a Jewish woman or girl (now often considered dated or potentially offensive). In plain terms, an older word for a Jewish woman, rarely used in current writing.

How do you pronounce “Jewess”?

“Jewess” is pronounced JOO-ehs (/ˈd͡ʒuː.ɛs/ in IPA).

How do you use “Jewess” in a sentence?

Here is “Jewess” used in a sentence: “The old novel described her simply as "a Jewess from Vienna.".”

What part of speech is “Jewess”?

“Jewess” is a noun.

Where does the word “Jewess” come from?

The word “Jewess” comes from Old French. From Middle English "Jewesse," itself from Old French — built from "Jew" plus the feminine ending "-ess.".

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