EGYPT
ADJECTIVES
1556 ► EGYPTIACAL Egyptian → obs.
1635 ► EGYPTIAC Egyptian → obs.
1893 ► GIPPY → GYPPIE → GYPPY relating to a native or inhabitant of Egypt → obs.
1942 ► GIPPO → GYPO → GYPPO relating to a native or inhabitant of Egypt
NOUNS
1862 ► EGYPTOLOGY the study of Egyptian antiquities, of the ancient Egyptian language and history
1940 ► EGG WIPED Egypt → army sl.
NOUNS, PERSON
– ABDULLAH-WITH-THE-CONDIES an Egyptian menial employed by ‘Cairenes’ …Bk1919 Aust. services sl.
– BIMBASHI a Turkish military captain or commander; in Egypt, an English officer in the service of the Khedive …1819
– EGGS-A-COOK Egyptians …1915 Aust. military sl.
– EGYPTOLOGER one versed in the study of Egyptian antiquities …1859
– EGYPTOLOGUE * one versed in the study of Egyptian antiquities …1856
– GHAFFIR a native Egyptian policeman; a guardian, a watchman …1831
– GHAWAZEE Egyptian dancing-girls …1799
– GHAZEEYEH an Egyptian dancing-girl …1877
– GHAZIE an Egyptian dancing-girl …1819
– GIPPIE, GIPPY, GYPPIE, GYPPY (usually offensive, often used contemptuously) an Egyptian …1889 Amer. military sl.
– GIPPO, GYPO, GYPPO, JIPPO (usually offensive) an Egyptian …1916 sl.
– GYP (usually offensive, often used contemptuously) an Egyptian …1946 Amer. military sl.
– GYPSIE, GYPSY † a native or inhabitant of Egypt …1615
– GYPTIAN † an Egyptian …1533
– SA-IDA an Egyptian …Bk1919 Aust. services sl.
VERBS
1854 ► EGYPTIZE to refer things to Egyptian sources