English word origin

Etymology of motza

Probably from motza, a variant of matzo, or its etymon Yiddish מצה (matse, “(unleavened) bread”). Compare bread, dough (“money”).

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

noun

A lot of money.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Probably from motza, a variant of matzo, or its etymon Yiddish מצה (matse, “(unleavened) bread”). Compare bread, dough (“money”).

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Borrowed-form mentionמצהyi · (unleavened) bread

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

noun

Alternative form of matzo.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

See matzo.

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