Word to confuse: Romany Devel
When Devel Worshippers Are Good Christians
One of the Romany words for God is Devel, which is often confused with “devil” in English.
It has a similar word in Sanskrit. Other words are Del and Dev.
(So Eamonn De Valera was God after all!!! Up Dev!!!) So the next time a Rom tells you God is Devel, he’s not a Satanist. OK?
Tom Carty (Thomas O’ Carthaigh, Member of Lowlands-L) Tullamore (Tullach Mhor), Co. Offaly, Ireland, April 13, 2008
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When Devel Worshippers Are Good Christians
