Shylock

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English

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Etymology

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(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Possibly derived from Hebrew שלח (Šélaḥ, the grandson of Shem), or Old Saxon [Term?] (white-haired), referring to goldsmiths and scriveners. It may also be derived from Michael Lok and an archaic meaning of shy (untrustworthy).

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Proper noun

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Shylock

  1. (fiction) A moneylender (Jewish stereotype) in Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice.

Derived terms

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Noun

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Shylock (plural Shylocks)

  1. Alternative letter-case form of shylock

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