How the Yiddish language influenced English with the word 'mensch'

'Mensch' is a word borrowed from Yiddish 'mensch'. The word entered the English language some time around 1856.

mensch [noun] [1856]

A person of integrity and honor

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Etymology: Yiddish 'mentsh' human being, from Middle High German 'mensch' from Old High German 'mennisco;' akin to Old English 'man' human being, man

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