Gypsies, we call them Zigeuner here are a nomadic tribe originating in
Punjab, India. Their language also is very close to the Punjabi. This
nomadic
people passed thru Egypt before arriving Europe, hence the Europeans thought
they came from Egypt.
Mariano Pereira,
Frankfurt
On 24/10/2007, Radhakrishnan Nair [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
You're right in etymology, Selma, but I'm afraid, the Romani people
who are generally and mistakenly called Gypsies are not Egyptians at
all.
For a quick reference, here's the link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gypsy
Cheers,
RKN
You're right in etymology, Selma, but I'm afraid, the Romani people
who are generally and mistakenly called Gypsies are not Egyptians at
all.
For a quick reference, here's the link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gypsy
Cheers,
RKN
Gypsies are hated across Europe and the term gyped
means to be
