"yichus" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Yiddish יחוס (yikhus). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|yi|יחוס|tr=yikhus}} Yiddish יחוס (yikhus) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} yichus (uncountable)
  1. (Jewish) noble origins; pedigree Tags: Jewish, uncountable

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