Weiss

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A characteristical surname from German.

    "Glossier was founded by Emily Weiss and has developed a cult following. […] Weiss told CNNMoney that Glossier is choosy when it launches a new product."

Example

More examples

"I read everything written by Rabbi Yisroel Dovid Weiss."

Etymology

Borrowed from German Weiß.

Related phrases

Curie-Weiss lawJackson-Weiss syndromeMallory-Weiss syndromeMallory-Weiss tearWeiss-Cook reaction

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