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mamzer

Mamzer (noun) means a child born to Jewish parents whose relationship is incestuous or otherwise forbidden by Jewish law (e.g. an unmarried man and a married woman), or the descendant of such a person.

noun
1
A child born to Jewish parents whose relationship is incestuous or otherwise forbidden by Jewish law (e.g. an unmarried man and a married woman), or the descendant of such a person.
2
A child who is born from an incestuous or adulterous relationship; a bastard.
3
A contemptible person; a jerk.
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Etymology

Borrowed from Hebrew מַמְזֵר (mamzér, “a bastard”).

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What is the meaning of mamzer?

"mamzer" (noun) means a child born to Jewish parents whose relationship is incestuous or otherwise forbidden by Jewish law (e.g. an unmarried man and a married woman), or the descendant of such a person.

What are the different meanings of mamzer?

"mamzer" has 3 main meanings: 1. A child born to Jewish parents whose relationship is incestuous or otherwise forbidden by Jewish law (e.g. an unmarried man and a married woman), or the descendant of such a person; 2. A child who is born from an incestuous or adulterous relationship; a bastard; 3. A contemptible person; a jerk.

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