Gyp·sy (Gip·sy)
 Gypsy (Gipsy)
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- pronunciation:
- jIp
si
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word History
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
Gypsies, Gipsies |
| definition 1: |
one of a nomadic people, originally from India, now found throughout the world.
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| definition 2: |
the language of these people; Romany.
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| definition 3: |
(l.c.) one regarded as looking or behaving like a Gypsy.
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| related words: |
nomad |
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Wandering people in Britain who were believed to come from Egypt were called
Gypsies. They were actually the Romany people from northwestern India.