Zayde
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Zayde is a noun meaning (Jewish) grandfather.
Meaning
(Jewish) grandfather.
More Meanings
- (Jewish) elderly man (as a term of respect)
Example Sentences
The zayde is, as the hoary formula demands, gruff on the outside but wonderful to his horse and David.
To many people, the phrase "Jewish elderly" still conjures up images of bearded zaydes with yarmulkes.
Perhaps, in these circumstances, he would greet his granddaughter as a zayde should, with love and affection.
Word Forms
- zaydes
- zayda
- zaydee
- zaydeh
- zaydie
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include zeidy, zayin, zion, zaddick, tzaddik, tzaddiq.
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