Multi-Layered Communication and Function in Scottish Traveller Cant

Scottish Traveller Cant, a secret cover language used for communication in small groups and families, has changed both context function over the last century. From being cryptolect entirely within culture it now received exposure through performance publications. Throughout these developments, Cant continues to be way Travellers control narrative of who they are wish be. Using songs, stories, interactions with fieldworkers, this paper explores power define shape identity.