Shelta
a private language, based in part on Irish, used among Travelers in the British Isles.
Origin of Shelta
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Shelta is perhaps the last Old British dialect as yet existing which has thus far remained undiscovered.
The Gypsies | Charles G. LelandThis language, or jargon, known as Shelta, has been the subject of much learned writing.
The Gypsy's Parson | George HallOur informant could give only a single specimen of the Shelta literature.
The Gypsies | Charles G. LelandMe tu sosti, “Thou shalt be (of) me,” is Romany, which is freely used in Shelta.
The Gypsies | Charles G. Leland
British Dictionary definitions for Shelta
/ (ˈʃɛltə) /
a secret language used by some itinerant tinkers in Ireland and parts of Britain, based on systematically altered Gaelic
Origin of Shelta
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