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Definitions pidgin noun  (linguistics) an amalgamation of two disparate languages, used by two populations having no common language as a lingua franca to communicate with each other, lacking formalized grammar and having a small, utilitarian vocabulary and no native speakers. Middle English likely began as a between the Norman invaders and the Anglo-Saxon-speaking (Old English) occupants of Britain. Otherwise, how could they have gotten any business done? Translations:  German: Kauderwelsch (trans-mid) (trans-bottom) Etymology: From :w:pigeon English, pigeon English, from a Chinese attempt to pronounce the English word business during trades in the :w:Far East, Far East. Supplemental Details:Sponsor an extended definition for pidgin for as little as $10 per month. Click here to contact us.        Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550100250500 results per page. Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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