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Shelta

Syllabification: (Shel·ta)
Pronunciation: /ˈSHeltə/

Definition of Shelta

noun

  • an ancient secret language used by Irish and Welsh gypsies, based largely on altered Irish or Gaelic words.

Origin:

late 19th century: of unknown origin

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