Where does “ganef” come from?

ganef (English) comes from Yiddish גנבֿ, from Hebrew גנב — to steal; thief.

ganef (English): A thief; a rascal or scoundrel

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Yiddish	גנבֿ	thief, fraudster; crook, rascal, scoundrel,...
2	Hebrew	גנב	to steal; thief

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