yichus

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English

Etymology

From Yiddish יחוס (yikhus).

Noun

yichus (uncountable)

  1. (Jewish) noble origins; pedigree
    • 2009 April 19, “Obama’s Rabbi”, in New York Times:
      Capers Funnye is a knowledgeable, committed Jew and, as an Obama relative, has exceptional yichus.

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