jewess
/ˈdʒuɪs/
noun
- A woman or girl who is Jewish. (Note: This term is sometimes considered old-fashioned or offensive; 'Jewish woman' or 'Jewish girl' is often preferred.)
- In older texts, the word 'Jewess' was used to describe a Jewish female character.
- Many modern speakers avoid the term 'Jewess' and simply say 'Jewish woman' instead.
- The novel tells the story of a young Jewess living in 19th-century London.