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单词 Rotwelsch
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Definition of Rotwelsch in English:

Rotwelsch

noun ˈrɒtvɛlʃˈrəʊtvɛlʃ
  • A form of slang or cant chiefly used by vagrants, criminals, and itinerant craftspeople in parts of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, based on German and containing elements from various German dialects,Yiddish, Hebrew, and Romani.

Origin

Early 19th century. From German Rotwelsch, †Rothwelsch, †Rotwälsch, †Rothwälsch (Middle High German rōtwelsch, rōtwalsch from rōt cunning, apparently specific use of rōt red, red-haired + welsch Romance, (hence) foreign or unintelligible language: see Welsh noun).

 
 

Definition of Rotwelsch in US English:

Rotwelsch

noun
  • A form of slang or cant chiefly used by vagrants, criminals, and itinerant craftspeople in parts of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, based on German and containing elements from various German dialects,Yiddish, Hebrew, and Romani.

Origin

Early 19th century. From German Rotwelsch, † Rothwelsch, † Rotwälsch, † Rothwälsch (Middle High German rōtwelsch, rōtwalsch from rōt cunning, apparently specific use of rōt red, red-haired + welsch Romance, (hence) foreign or unintelligible language: see Welsh [noun]).

 
 
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