"street Arab" meaning in All languages combined

See street Arab on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: street Arabs [plural]
Etymology: So-called because they were nomadic, with no fixed home. Head templates: {{en-noun}} street Arab (plural street Arabs)
  1. (dated) A homeless child who roams the streets, usually begging for handouts; a street urchin. Tags: dated Categories (topical): Children Synonyms: street-arab
    Sense id: en-street_Arab-en-noun-TfnZ3rC4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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