Definitions
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- noun Judaism
curly sideburns worn by Jewish men
Etymologies
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Examples
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Hasidic men, in their long black coats, black hats, untrimmed beards, and side curls known as payot, prowl the pavement in search of a transaction.
Crystal Death Charles Kipps 2010
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Hasidic men, in their long black coats, black hats, untrimmed beards, and side curls known as payot, prowl the pavement in search of a transaction.
Crystal Death Charles Kipps 2010
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Hasidic men, in their long black coats, black hats, untrimmed beards, and side curls known as payot, prowl the pavement in search of a transaction.
Crystal Death Charles Kipps 2010
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With yarmulkes tucked under helmets, and the occasional payot, or side curls, swinging free, religious skaters shoot and check fiercely, yet seldom keep score as their shots sail into nets.
Hockey Heats Up in Tiny Village With Israel's Only Big Rink Joel Millman 2011
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The term “chassid” does get thrown around to refer to any religious Jew in a black hat with payot…
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In “Hereville,” virtually all of the male characters are religious Jews with black hats and payot!
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A bit chubby, with payot (sidelocks) and a great laugh.
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Or maybe it's just seeing familiar, oftentimes comedic actors with bushy beards, payot and large fedoras.
Cinematical Christopher Campbell 2010
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Or maybe it's just seeing familiar, oftentimes comedic actors with bushy beards, payot and large fedoras.
Cinematical Christopher Campbell 2010
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Or maybe it's just seeing familiar, oftentimes comedic actors with bushy beards, payot and large fedoras.
Cinematical Christopher Campbell 2010
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