Yiddish 'payos' in the English language

'Payos' is a word borrowed from Yiddish 'payos'.

payos

(details not available)

See 'payos' on the Loan Words Map

See more loan words from Yiddish.

note: The prohibition against shaving the side of the man's head derives from Leviticus 19:27. Also refers to the corners of a field which should be left for the poor to glean.
Etymology: -

See more loan words from (unknown date).