"gvir" meaning in English

See gvir in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: gvirim [plural], gevir [alternative]
Etymology: Borrowed from Yiddish גבֿיר (gvir, gevir), from Hebrew גְּבִיר (gvir). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|yi|גבֿיר|tr=gvir, gevir}} Yiddish גבֿיר (gvir, gevir), {{der|en|he|גְּבִיר|tr=gvir}} Hebrew גְּבִיר (gvir) Head templates: {{en-noun|gvirim}} gvir (plural gvirim)
  1. (Jewish slang) A wealthy person. Tags: Jewish, slang
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