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Romany rye (rī)

a man who is not a Gypsy but associates with the Gypsies, speaks their language, etc.

Etymology: Romany romani (see Romany) + rei, a lord < Sans rājan, king: see rajah

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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