[Lexicog] Re: Coinages

[Margaret Marks]

Hayim,

> Hebrew speaker use the words tramp and trampist,
> but the meaning of these words in Hebrew is not so derogatory like in
> English.
> Tramp in Hebrew means 'ride' and trampist is 'one who is waiting for ride,
> or given ride.'
>

That's the German usage - trämpen means to hitchhike.

Regards
Margaret
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