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Jews, plural;
  1. A member of the people and cultural community whose traditional religion is Judaism and who trace their origins through the ancient Hebrew people of Israel to Abraham

  1. a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
  2. This article focuses on the etymology of the word Jew.
  3. The Jews (יְהוּדִים "Yehudim" IPA), also known as the Jewish people, are a nation and ethnoreligious group originating in the Israelites or Hebrews of the Ancient Near East. ...
  4. (Jewed) The following is a list of ethnic slurs (ethnophaulisms) that are, or have been, used as insinuations or allegations about members of a given ethnicity or to refer to them in a derogatory (critical or disrespectful), pejorative (disapproving or contemptuous), or insulting manner in the ...
  5. To bargain, to attempt to gain an unfair price in a business deal; to defraud
  6. An adherent of Judaism; A person who claims a cultural or ancestral connection to the Jewish people (see secular Jew); alternative capitalization of jew
  7. (Jewing) Part of the wattle on the lower beak.
  8. (Jews) followers of Judaism
  9. (58. Jews) (2006) Mel Gibson's remake of Jaws blames the Jews for the shark attacks. The end. Critics found the movie to be highly offensive and the film was soon pulled from theaters after mediocre box office receipts.
  10. (JEWS) Spiritual Israelites or people of God (Rev. 2:9).
  11. (Jews) (1) The name for the people Israel throughout the Rabbinic, Medieval, and Modern Periods. It evolved from the Greek term for someone who lives in Judea (see Judah), namely, Judean. ...
  12. (Jews) Mr. "Tough on everybody" made a jew joke once. While showing is "good" side (in a gay pink shirt and baby blue vest) and his "bad" side (wearing a jersey and a cap twisted to the side like a retard. Not threatening at all. ...
  13. (Jews) Originally, a Jew was a member of the state of Judah during the period of the division of Israel into two nations: Judah and Israel. It became a common reference from the 8th century B.C. Today it is used of adherents of the Jewish religion.
  14. (Jews) The people of Abraham. Jesus was a Jew.
  15. (Jews) Those who follow a religion called Judaism. Both Christianity and Islam developed from Judaism.
  16. (Jews) have, of course, contributed to the rise of modern civilization; but this civilization is neither completely nor predominantly their achievement.
  17. To dream of being in company with a Jew, signifies untiring ambition and an irrepressible longing after wealth and high position, which will be realized to a very small extent. To have transactions with a Jew, you will prosper legally in important affairs. ...
  18. Originally one of God's chosen people who followed the covenant given to Moses by God. In the Old Testament, the Jews are (1) citizens of Judah; (2) the postexilic people of Israel; or (3) the worshipers of Yahweh. ...
  19. A person whose mother was a Jew or who has converted to Judaism. According to the Reform movement, a person whose father is a Jew is also a Jew. ...
  20. A member of the tribe of Judah; an Israelite; a member of a nation existing in Palestine from the sixth century BCE to the first century CE; a person belonging to a continuation, through descent or conversion, of the ancient Jewish people; one whose religion is Judaism.
  21. Beneficiary of Judaism; tribalist who is dishonest about his tribalism
  22. Means 'Praiser' -- comes from 'Judah. Today means those from tribes of Judah, Levi, Benjamin and others who returned to Israel following Babylonian captivity.
  23. A descendant of Abraham whose religion is Judaism.
  24. (1) [5^], PO > signer, strokes imaginary beard. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - Jew. (2) TORAH PEOPLE, where the first sign is (2h)[S] (or [C]), POs up, twist twice while separating, as if unrolling a scroll.
  25. Contraction for 'could you' as in "'Jew get that off the shelf for me, thanks?!"