קאָנפֿעקט

Yiddish

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Etymology

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From Middle High German confect, from Medieval Latin cōnfectum. Compare German Konfekt.

Noun

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קאָנפֿעקט (konfektm, plural קאָנפֿעקטן (konfektn), diminutive קאָנפֿעקטל (konfektl)

  1. a piece of candy
    Synonyms: צוקערקע (tsukerke), צוקערל (tsukerl)

References

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  • Justus van de Kamp et al., “קאָנפֿעקט” in Jiddisch-Nederlands Woordenboek [Yiddish-Dutch Dictionary], Amsterdam: Stichting Jiddische Lexicografie, 1987-present (ongoing). [1].