Jewman

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English

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Etymology

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From Jew +‎ man.

Noun

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Jewman (plural Jewmen)

  1. (dated, now derogatory) A (male) Jew.
    • 2000, Kevin Corrigan Kearns, Dublin tenement life: an oral history:
      "There were other Jewmen — Mr Wolfson over to Bride Street, Mr Taylor of Fumbally Lane, Mr Tolkin of Mount Pleasant Place and then Benny Coleman in Tailors Lane."

See also

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  • Chinaman (offensive term for a Chinese man)