pavee

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See also: pavée

English

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Etymology

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From Shelta.

Noun

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pavee (plural pavees)

  1. (Ireland) A traveller, a member of Ireland's nomadic ethnic minority.

Usage notes

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  • The word pavee can be considered offensive or derogatory when used by persons from outside the Travelling Community.

Synonyms

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See also

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