קוואַטערין

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Yiddish

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Etymology

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From קוואַטער (kvater) +‎ ־ין (-in).

Noun

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קוואַטערין (kvaterinf, plural קוואַטערינס (kvaterins)

  1. female equivalent of קוואַטער (kvater)

Usage notes

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Traditionally, the kvaterin carries the baby to the room, but does not pass the threshold, which only the kvater may do.