kneydl

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kneydl (plural kneydls)

  1. Alternative spelling of knaidel
    • 2006, Jordan David Finkin, “Jewish Discourse” and the Hebraic Subtext in the Development of Yiddish Literature and Culture, University of California, Berkeley, page 123:
      Passover, the time of our liberation—come on, body, grab a kneydl! And it will be thereby exalted, made great! It is on the order of joy in religious fulfillment! Of kneydlekh, brother, don’t make fun!