Lavengro · Character

Tawno Chikno

A Romany man, husband to Mrs. Chikno, who appears in gypsy gatherings.

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Also known as Tawno, Chikno

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Tawno Chikno shows up with force in The Horse Fair and the Gypsy Encounter. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A tall, handsome gypsy man, described as the beauty of the world, who performs horsemanship at the fair.

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Aftermath
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The Horse Fair and the Gypsy Encounter
A tall, handsome gypsy man, described as the beauty of the world, who performs horsemanship at the fair.
The Gypsy Tent and the King's Discourse
Present in the tent, described as poor but handsome, a fist master.
The Fulfillment of the Armenian's Wish
Referenced alongside Jasper Petulengro as a teacher in the school of fighting.
The Rommany Rye
Handsome black man who wishes he could write 'lils' to be remembered; drinks to the Rommany Rye.
Chapter VI
Mentioned by Jasper as the 'beauty of the world' who did not come; Mrs. Petulengro dismisses him as a sneak afraid of his wife.
Chapter VIII
Accompanies the group to church, dressed in a clean white slop and black beaver.
The Cuckoo and the Romany Chal
Walks with Mrs. Petulengro; described as handsome but having little to say.
Ursula's Virtue and the Gypsy's Temptations
Not present at tea, being engaged with his wife in his own tabernacle.
XIV
Present at the gypsy encampment, busy with horse preparations.
The Fair and the Departure
Accompanies the party to the fair, mounted on an old horse.
XIX
Leaps the horse over the meadow wall at Jasper's urging.
XLVII
Mentioned alongside Jasper Petulengro as another Romani figure whose language suggests an Indian origin.
Complete List of English Gypsy Words Scattered Through Lavengro and Romany Rye
Mentioned in the glossary as 'Shorty,' a Gypsy youth.

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