BUCKRA

Etymology

Noun

buckra (plural buckras)

(Caribbean) A white person.

(dated, now, rare, African-American Vernacular, derogatory) A poor white person.

Adjective

buckra (not comparable)

(African-American Vernacular, archaic) White.

Anagrams

• burcak

Source: Wiktionary


Buck"ra, n. Etym: [In the language of the Calabar coast, buckra means "demon, a powerful and superior being." J.L.Wilson.]

Definition: A white man; -- a term used by negroes of the African coast, West Indies, etc.

Buck"ra, a.

Definition: White; white man's; strong; good; as, buckra yam, a white yam.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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