PAPOOSE

papoose, pappoose

(noun) an American Indian infant

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

papoose (plural papooses)

(US, dated, offensive) A Native American baby.

(UK) A backpack for carrying a baby, or specifically a cradleboard.

Coordinate terms

• squaw

• buck

Source: Wiktionary


Pa*poose", n.

Definition: A babe or young child of Indian parentage in North America.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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