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piccaninny esp US, pickaninny [ˌpɪkəˈnɪnɪ] n pl -nies
1. Offensive a small Black or Aboriginal child 2. (modifier) tiny a piccaninny fire won't last long [perhaps from Portuguese pequenino tiny one, from pequeno small] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Translations piccaninny (o.f.) [ˈpɪkəˌnɪnɪ] N → negrito/a m/f piccaninny n (neg!) → Negerkind nt (neg!) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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"Yes, bwana," replied Tambudza, "there was a woman with them and a little child--a little white piccaninny. Strung around them are scalps, of boys as well as of pirates, for these are the Piccaninny tribe, and not to be confused with the softer-hearted Delawares or the Hurons. |
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