shtecken

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Definitions

  • n. Walking cane.

Example Sentences

  • "Hand me my shtecken so I can get up."

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Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • שטעקן shtekn 'stick'

      • Who Uses This

      • Older: Jews who are middle-aged and older
      • Ashkenazim: Jews with Ashkenazi heritage

      Regions

      • North America

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      Alternative Spellings

      schteken, shteken

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