# Complete List of English Gypsy Words Scattered Through Lavengro and Romany Rye explained — Lavengro

> Chapter companion for Lavengro by George Borrow.

## What happens

This chapter is a glossary of Romani words used in George Borrow's works, providing English translations and, in parentheses, common European Gypsy forms. It serves as a linguistic reference for the reader.

## Themes in this chapter

### Philology and Learning

The entire chapter is a philological exercise, cataloging Romani words and their origins.

### The Gypsy and the Outsider

The glossary centers on Romani language, highlighting the Gypsy as a distinct cultural and linguistic outsider.

## Character check-ins

### Lavengro

The word-master or philologist, central to the glossary's theme of language.

### Jasper Petulengro

A Gypsy king whose name and clan (Petulengro, meaning 'horseshoe') appear in the glossary.

### Tawno Chikno

Mentioned in the glossary as 'Shorty,' a Gypsy youth.

### Isopel Berners

A character associated with the Gypsy world, though not directly named in the glossary.

### The Romany Rye

A Gypsy gentleman, referenced in the glossary as 'Romany Rye.'

## Key lines

> Lavengro Word-master, philologist.

Lavengro means 'word-master' or philologist.

_Defines the protagonist's name and role._

> Romany Rye Gypsy gentleman.

Romany Rye translates to 'Gypsy gentleman.'

_Explains the title of Borrow's sequel._

> Petulengro Head of the clan 'Smith.'

Petulengro means 'head of the smith clan.'

_Identifies Jasper Petulengro's family trade._

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