Yiddish

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Etymology 1

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From Old High German turran, torran, from Proto-Germanic *durzaną. Compare English dare, Middle Dutch dorren (Dutch durven).

Verb

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טאָרן (torn) (past participle געטאָרט (getort))

  1. (in negative sentences) may
    דו טאָרסט נישט אַוועקגיין.
    du torst nisht avekgeyn.
    You may not leave.
  2. to be allowed to
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Etymology 2

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(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Verb

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טאָרן (torn) (past participle געטאָרעט (getoret))

  1. to jab
  2. to harass, annoy, badger
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