pavee

English

Etymology

From Shelta

Noun

pavee (plural pavees)

1. (Ireland) A traveller, a member of Ireland's nomadic ethnic minority.

Usage notes

• The word pavee can be considered offensive or derogatory when used by persons from outside the Travelling Community.

Synonyms

• (Ireland): itinerant, tinker

See also

• Irish Traveller on Wikipedia.Wikipedia:Irish Traveller