yichus

English

Etymology

From Yiddish יחוס (yikhus).

Noun

yichus (uncountable)

1. (Jewish) noble origins; pedigree
   • 2009 April 19, “Obama’s Rabbi”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     Capers Funnye is a knowledgeable, committed Jew and, as an Obama relative, has exceptional yichus.

Anagrams

• Yuchis