fier ois

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Definitions

  • v. To elucidate.

Example Sentences

  • “It's not enough to guess at an answer if you can't fier ois.” (Weiser)

  • "Sam, I’m afraid that might have been his point, but nu… feer ois, what does that have to do with anything?" (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • אױספֿירן oysfirn 'interpret, succeed'

      • Who Uses This

      • Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

      • Frumspeak: The First Dictionary of Yeshivish, by Chaim Weiser (Northvale, 1995).

      Alternative Spellings

      fier oys, fir ois, fir oys, feer ois, feer oys

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