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To: dragnet2

The word Squaw has Algonkian roots. Many words referring to females end in “squa”. The Algonquins taught the Northeastern Colonists their language as best they could. This was a new experience for the Colonists. Sure there was some insulting USAGE of the word. (primarily by French Trappers) But the word itself is Native American. Just use it right.


28 posted on 07/14/2015 1:56:04 PM PDT by massgopguy (I owe everything to George Bailey)
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To: massgopguy

Colonists? French Trappers??

Were talking about bread here....Gezzz


47 posted on 07/14/2015 2:11:31 PM PDT by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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58 posted on 07/14/2015 2:34:05 PM PDT by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously-you won't live through it anyway-Enjoy Yourself ala Louis Prima)
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