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Romanes

/ ˈrɒmənɪs /

noun

  1. Romany; the language of the Gypsies


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Romanes1

from Romany

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Example Sentences

These are a few only of the many acts of intelligence observed by Mr. Romanes in the doings of this animal.

As an example of this feeling among birds, Romanes quotes an interesting illustration from Edward, the naturalist.

Mr. Romanes should remember that no one would mind how much he took if he would only take it well.

Romanes partly retracted his monistic convictions shortly before his death, and adopted mystic religious views.

Romanes suffered a good deal from illness and grief at the loss of friends in his last years.

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