Zigeuner

German (Berlin)

noun
Definitions
  • (sometimes) Gypsy, member of the Roma, Romani person
  • (sometimes) member of any of several other nomadic minorities
  • (offensive) disorderly, lazy or dodgy person
  • (offensive) bohemian; unconventional or nonconformist artist or writer

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German Cigäwnär.

Origin

Middle High German

Cigäwnär

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