What language does Wexler suggest Yiddish is derived from?
Judaeo-Slavic
Old English
Classical Arabic
Ancient Mayan
Answer
Judaeo-Slavic is the language from which Wexler suggests Yiddish is derived. Yiddish is a West Germanic language that developed in Central and Eastern Europe and is spoken by Ashkenazi Jews. It is a combination of Germanic, Slavic, and Hebrew elements, with the Germanic elements being the most prominent.
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