Goyin

/ˈɡɔɪɪn/ noun

Definition

An alternate or archaic plural form of 'goy'; non-Jewish people.

Etymology

Alternative plural form of 'goy,' using '-in' as an ending rather than '-im,' reflecting variation in how Hebrew plurals are Anglicized.

Kelly Says

English borrowed this Hebrew word so long ago that people tried different ways to pluralize it—'goyin' versus 'goyim' shows how immigrant communities adapted their language when they moved to English-speaking places.

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