Romano Lavo-Lil: word book of the Romany; or, English Gypsy language by George Henry Borrow
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Camlo / Caumlo, Lovel, name of a Gypsy tribe. Lit. amiable. With this word the English "comely" is connected. Camo-mescro, s. A lover; likewise the name Lovel. Can, s. The sun. Can, s. An ear. See Kaun. Cana, ad. Now: cana sig, now soon. See Kanau. Canafi / Canapli, Turnip. Canairis. A Gypsy name. Canior / Caunor, s. pl. Pease. Canni. A hen. Span. Gyp. Cani. Hun. Gyp. Cackni. Gael. Cearc. Cannis. Hens. Cappi, s. Booty, gain, fortune: to lel cappi, to acquire booty, make a capital, a fortune. Cas, s. Hay: cas-stiggur, haystack; cas kairing, hay-making. Cas, s. Cheese. Lat. Caseus. This word is used by the pikers or tramps, as well as by the Gypsies. See Kael. |
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