"gvir" meaning in English

See gvir in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: gvirim [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Hebrew גְּבִיר, Yiddish גביר (gbir). Etymology templates: {{glossary|loanword|Borrowed}} Borrowed, {{bor|en|he|גְּבִיר|||g=|g2=|g3=|id=|lit=|nocat=|pos=|sc=|sort=|tr=|ts=}} Hebrew גְּבִיר, {{bor+|en|he|גְּבִיר}} Borrowed from Hebrew גְּבִיר, {{bor|en|yi|גביר}} Yiddish גביר (gbir) Head templates: {{en-noun|gvirim}} gvir (plural gvirim)
  1. (Jewish slang) A wealthy person. Tags: Jewish, slang Synonyms: gevir
    Sense id: en-gvir-en-noun-yqphbp7T Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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