Squaw
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /skwɔː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Squaw is a noun meaning (now offensive, ethnic slur) A woman, wife; especially a Native American woman.
Meaning
(now offensive, ethnic slur) A woman, wife; especially a Native American woman.
Example Sentences
The Indian maids, of course, turned out to be a few fat old squaws who knew all about white men.
Word Forms
- squaws
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sachem, squawman, squawker, scalawag, quean, klootchman.
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