גיכע הילף

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Yiddish

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Etymology

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Calque of Russian ско́рая по́мощь (skóraja pómoščʹ). Literally, quick help.

Noun

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גיכע הילף (gikhe hilff

  1. (medicine) first aid
    Synonym: (direct Russian borrowing) סקאָרע־פּאָמאָשטש (skore-pomoshtsh)

References

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