English
small hatsmall hat
From small + hat.
A compound of small + hat
Proto-Germanic *smalaz
Proto-West Germanic *smal
Old English smæl ‘narrow’
Middle English smal ‘small’
English small
Proto-Germanic *hattuz ‘hat’
Proto-West Germanic *hattu ‘hat’
Old English hætt
Middle English hat ‘a hat or cap’
English hat
The story
In reference to the yarmulkes worn by Jews.
Today it means
noun A Jewish person, particularly one with a noticeable influence in the media or politics.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / small hat
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