קײַער

Yiddish

Etymology

From קײַען (kayen, “to chew”) +‎ ־ער (-er)

Noun

קײַער • (kayer) m, plural קײַערס (kayers)

  1. jaw
    Synonym: קינבאַק (kinbak)

References

  • Justus van de Kamp et al., “קײַער” in Jiddisch-Nederlands Woordenboek [Yiddish-Dutch Dictionary], Amsterdam: Stichting Jiddische Lexicografie, 1987-present (ongoing). [1].
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