Reconstruction:Proto-Slavic/židъ

Etymology
Likely through some Balkan dialect, from, from.

The secondary meaning giant/mythical person is likely derived from the meaning Jew based on the Biblical tradition that Jews were the "chosen people" by God. Vasmer, nonetheless, presumes a native origin (see dial. 🇨🇬).

Noun

 * 1) Jew
 * 2) giant, mythical person
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