As noted above... Germans and "gypsies" have not been a happy, historical-homogenius mix.

The term is excluded from most older (1910-1970) dictionaries but may be found underGIPSY and referenced to the USA. Zigeruner, Zigerunnin

My favorite is the adjective Schwannspinner what a wonderful, visual!!!

Sincerly,
Gargoyle

pump that last term into Yahoo...interesting?