Gamins

/ɡæˈmɪnz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of gamin; multiple street children or urchins, or playfully mischievous young people.

Etymology

Standard plural formation from French 'gamin' (street boy); maintains the French-derived singular form with English plural '-s'.

Kelly Says

In 19th-century Paris, gamins were real street kids who inspired Romantic writers and painters—Murger's 'Bohemians' and Hugo's works made them famous, transforming street urchins into literary symbols of youthful freedom.

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