zayde

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English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

Yiddish זיידע (zeyde, grandfather)

Alternative forms [edit]

Noun [edit]

zayde (plural zaydes)

  1. grandfather
  2. elderly man (as a term of respect)

References [edit]

  • OED 2006