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Gorgio

/ -dʒɪəʊ; ˈɡɔːdʒəʊ /

noun

  1. sometimes not capital a word used by Gypsies for a non-Gypsy
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Gorgio1

from Romany
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Example Sentences

Trading Standards, which regulates illegal sales activity, reportedly seized bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz and Pinot Gorgio on two separate occasions, all of which were deemed counterfeit.

“Everyone knows us Gypsies're all partial for a bit o' gorgio in the pot, ain’t that right?”

“Jimmy don't make them for every gorgio who falls into our camp, yer know.”

Donna's voice and the superb disco music by Gorgio Moroder was a sure winner.

From BBC

In those days, when I was beginning her portrait, I had Gorgio play for her: she liked his viola da gamba skill.

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