Iranic: an early dialect, classed as Indo-European, and closely allied to Sanscrit, embodying the sacred writings of the Parsees or “fire-worshippers.” The word Zend means “book.” The alphabetical system was written from right to left, and closely resembles the ancient Palahvi. Grammar by Spiegel, Leipsig, 1867; by Hovelacque, Paris, 1869. See [Pehlvi].

Zeokore, Zeone.

American: dialect of Brazil.

Zerga, Zergo.

Italian word for “cant” or “slang;” the modern form is Gergo. Sabio: “Libro Zergo,” Venice, 1575. See [Furbesco].

Zeuwsche, Zeuwische.

Dutch: provincial dialect of Zealand.

Zigani, Zigeuner.

Names for Gipsy. Treatise by Pott, Halle, 1845.

Zillah.