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Definition of Gypsyism
1. n. The arts and practices or habits of gypsies; deception; cheating; flattery.
Definition of Gypsyism
1. Noun. The state of being a gypsy. ¹
2. Noun. (ethnic slur) The practices or habits of gypsies; deception; cheating; flattery. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Gypsyism
1. the mode of life of gypsies [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Gypsyism
Literary usage of Gypsyism
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Zincali: Or, An Account of the Gypsies of Spain. With an Original by George Henry Borrow (1843)
"gypsyism is certainly on the decline in both countries. ... Gypsy law does not
flourish at present in England, and still less in Spain, nor does gypsyism. ..."
2. Romano Lavo-lil: Word-book of the Romany; Or, English Gypsy Language by George Henry Borrow (1905)
"But gypsyism is declining, and its days are numbered. ... True gypsyism consists
in wandering about, in preying upon the Gentiles, but not living amongst ..."
3. The Zincali: An Account of the Gypsies of Spain by George Henry Borrow (1901)
"gypsyism is certainly on the decline in both countries. ... Gypsy law does not
flourish at present in England, and still less in Spain, nor does gypsyism. ..."
4. A History of Vagrants and Vagrancy, and Beggars and Begging by Charles James Ribton-Turner (1887)
"But gypsyism is declining, and its days are numbered. ... True gypsyism consists
in wandering about, in preying upon the Gentiles, but not living amongst ..."
5. The Dublin University Magazine: A Literary and Political Journal (1843)
"It appears to be the fact that the great days of gypsyism in England and in Spain
were those of its persecution. They were then more numerous and more ..."
6. Romano lavo-lil: word book of the Romany; or, English Gypsy language. With by George Henry Borrow (1888)
"Walk from London to Carlisle, but neither by the road's side, nor on heath or
common, will you see a single Gypsy tent True gypsyism consists in wandering ..."
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