- Egyptians
- Derivative name in old England for "gypsies"; a wandering, nomadic people without permanent abode, living in tents or other shelters, pretending to tell fortunes of others
Black's law dictionary. HENRY CAMPBELL BLACK, M. A.. 1990.
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Egyptians — E·gyp·tian || ɪ dʒɪpʃn n. one of Egyptian origin; native of Egypt; resident of Egypt adj. of Egyptian origin, of or pertaining to Egypt … English contemporary dictionary
Egyptians — Derivative name in old England for gypsies ; a wandering, nomadic people without permanent abode, living in tents or other shelters, pretending to tell fortunes of others … Black's law dictionary
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