Associations to the word «Gipsy»

Wiktionary

GIPSY, noun. Alternative spelling of gypsy
GIPSY, verb. Alternative spelling of gypsy
GIPSY, noun. Alternative spelling of Gypsy

Dictionary definition

GIPSY, noun. A laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment; "itinerant traders".
GIPSY, noun. A member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling; they are believed to have originated in northern India but now are living on all continents (but mostly in Europe, North Africa, and North America).

Wise words

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