γύφτος

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Greek

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Etymology

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From Byzantine Greek Γύφτος (Gúphtos), from Ancient Greek Αἰγύπτιος (Aigúptios, Egyptian), from the mistaken belief that gypsies came from Egypt.

Noun

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γύφτος (gýftosm (plural γύφτοι)

  1. gypsy
    Synonym: τσιγγάνος (tsingános)
  2. (derogatory) a person who is very mean
  3. (derogatory) a very dark-skinned person
  4. smith, ironsmith, blacksmith
    Synonym: σιδηρουργός (sidirourgós)

Declension

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Descendants

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  • Aromanian: yiftu

References

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