English
1 An inconsequential person (typically lower class).
2 A Gypsy.
3 In Scotland, a member of the native community previously itinerant (but mainly now settled) who were reputed for their production of domestic implements from basic materials and for repair of the same items, being also known in the past as 'travelling tinsmiths'. The slur is possibly derived from a reputation for rowdy and alcoholic recreation. Often wrongly confused with Gypsy/Romany people.
