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Linda Hu
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 Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 9:09 pm Post subject: What's "untie someone's knippel" mean?? |
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Hello! Thank you for viewing this topic.
I have a question and I need your help, please.
I read a story on "Tumble Books" which title is Moishe's Miracle.
And there wrote "Baila untie her knippel..."
I found it in several dictionaries but still couldn't find what it mean.
Can anyone kindly answer my question?
I'm glad to share ideas with you  |
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pugachevV
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| Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2011 1:59 pm Post subject: |
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| It's not an English word. It may be Yiddish or German. |
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Lorikeet
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| According to Google (Knippel Yiddish) it is a Yiddish word whose first meaning is "knot" like the knot you would tie in a handkerchief to hold some coins. You can check the links to see what other meanings it has if that one doesn't fit. |
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Linda Hu
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| Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 3:13 pm Post subject: Thank you your answers |
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I get it!!!
No wonder I can't find it in English dictionary.
Thank you a lot for helping me:)
Best wishes |
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