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jewess

/ˈdʒuː.ɪs/

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noun

/ˈdʒuː.ɪs/C2formalobsolete
  • ruЖенщина иудейского вероисповедания или происхождения; термин, который сейчас считается устаревшим или оскорбительным.

A woman of Jewish faith or descent; a term now considered outdated or offensive.

proper noun

  1. Jewish woman (historical term)C1formal

    A woman who is Jewish; historically used, but now often considered dated or offensive.

    ruЕврейка (исторический термин)

    • The character in the novel was described as a beautiful Jewess.
    • In historical texts, the term 'Jewess' was used to denote a Jewish woman.
    • Nowadays, the term 'Jewish woman' is preferred.
Forms
  • jewesses plural form
  • jewesses' possessive plural form
  • jewess' possessive singular form
  • jewess's possessive singular form