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Jewes

Jewes is the plural of Jew.

Meaning of Jew

Noun

Jew (plural Jews or (archaic) Jewes)

  1. An adherent of Judaism.
    • Both Jews and Muslims refrain from eating pork.
    Synonyms:
    Judaist
    Antonyms:
    gentile, goy
  2. A member or descendant of the Jewish people.
    • Many Jews eat bagels.
    Antonyms:
    gentile, goy
  3. (derogatory) A miserly or greedy person; a cheapskate.
    • “Jesus, Williams, you're such a Jew,” Jimmy said in an annoyed, high-pitched tone. “Have you ever just paid a check, or do you always make an ass of yourself?”2010, Matthew S. Hiley, Hubris Falls, page 111
  4. (slang) A ship's tailor.

See all 9 meanings of jew

Phrases with Jewes

Questions about Jewes

What is Jewes the plural of?
Jewes is the plural of Jew.

Words near Jewes in the dictionary

  1. jewelsmithing
  2. jewelsmiths
  3. jewelweed
  4. jewelweeds
  5. jewely
  6. Jewes
  7. jewes harp
  8. jewes harps
  9. Jewes-harp
  10. Jewes-harps
  11. Jewess

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