sheitel macher

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Definitions

  • n. A wig-maker.

Example Sentences

  • "Here’s a reason to buy from an expensive sheitel macher: she’s probably supporting her husband in kollel." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • שייטל מאַכער sheytl makher, lit. 'sheitel maker'

      • Who Uses This

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

      Regions

      • North America

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      Alternative Spellings

      sheitel makher, sheitl makher, sheitl macher, sheytel macher, sheytel makher, sheytl makher, sheytl macher, shaitel makher, shaitel macher, shaitl macher, shaitl makher, shaytl makher, shaytl macher, shaytel makher, shaytel macher

Notes

  • Definitions were contributed from Yinglish: A Lexicon of Judeo-English by Aliza Bulow.

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