Jewlike

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resembling or characteristic of a Jew, especially (derogatory) the stereotype of a profiteering miser.

    "His charges are ten dollars for best Wellington boots; there are a number of native workmen, who sell, Jewlike, for just such prices as they can..."

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"His charges are ten dollars for best Wellington boots; there are a number of native workmen, who sell, Jewlike, for just such prices as they can..."

Etymology

From Jew + -like.

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