Hofjude

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German

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Etymology

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Compound of Hof (court) +‎ Jude (Jew).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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Hofjude m (weak, genitive Hofjuden, plural Hofjuden)

  1. (historical) Court Jew (prominent or wealthy Jew attached to a court by special privilege, generally in relation to periods before Jewish emancipation)

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