know from

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Pronunciations

know from (NOH fruhm) listen

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Definitions

  • v. To be familiar and competent regarding a particular topic.

Example Sentences

  • "Yes, I'm a Rabbi's Kid. I know from onegs."

  • "She's a vet; she knows from dogs."

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  • "I don't know from knishes - but I know a good read." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • English
  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • װיסן פֿון visn fun 'lit. know from'

      • Who Uses This

      • Jews: Jews of diverse religious backgrounds and organizational involvements

      Regions

      • North America

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