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The English term gypsy or gipsy [16] is commonly used to indicate Romani people, [17] and use of the word gipsy in modern-day English is pervasive (and is a legal term under English law—see below), and some Romani organizations use it in their own organizational names, particularly in the United Kingdom.
cove – British-English colloquial term meaning a person or chap (from kova "that person") dick – detective (potentially from dik "look", "see" and by extension "watch") [3] gadjo (masc) or gadji (fem) – a non-Romani; nark – a police informer (from nāk "nose") pal – friend (from phral "brother")
The English exonym Gypsy (or Gipsy) originates from the Middle English gypcian, short for Egipcien. The Spanish term Gitano and French Gitan have similar etymologies. They are ultimately derived from the Greek Αιγύπτιοι (Aigyptioi), meaning 'Egyptian', via Latin.
Other Romani words in general British slang are gadgie (man), [80] shiv or chiv (knife). [81] Urban British slang shows an increasing level of Romani influence, [80] with some words becoming accepted into the lexicon of standard English (for example, chav from an assumed Anglo-Romani word, [80] meaning "small boy", in the majority of dialects ...
Pages in category "Romani words and phrases" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. G. Gadjo; H.
Despite this new option, the Romani were forced into a marginal lifestyle and subjected to discrimination by the authorities and by many non-Romani. In 1596, 106 men and women were condemned to death at York for being Romani, and nine were executed. [23] Samuel Rid wrote two books about them in the early 17th century. [24]
Romani folklore encompasses the folktales, myths, oral traditions, and legends of the Romani people.The Romani were nomadic when they departed India during the Middle Ages. ...
Romani feminism or Gypsy feminism is the feminist trend that promotes gender equality, the fight against social inequalities and the defense of the integration of women in different movements in society, making these processes compatible with the preservation of culture and values of the Romani people.