quarter-breed

quar·ter-breed

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Definition of quarter-breed word

noun quarter-breed a contemptuous term used to refer to a person with one white grandparent, especially a person of American Indian ancestry. 1

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

First recorded in 1820-30

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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