red man

noun

, Older Use: Disparaging and Offensive.

1. a contemptuous term used to refer to a North American Indian.

red man

noun

1. archaic.
   a North American Indian

Word History and Origins

Origin of red man¹

First recorded in 1600–10

Word History and Origins

Origin of red man¹

C18: see redskin

Example Sentences

The tantalizing smile came back to the face of the red man, who shook his head.

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There could be no question that the red man was in dead earnest, and that when he discharged his rifle he meant to kill.

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Suddenly the red man wheeled his pony in the opposite direction, doubling on his own course.

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This was a task of extreme difficulty, inasmuch as it was certain the vagrant red man would be on his guard against such strategy.

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If a red man killed a white, without the ordinary jurisdiction of the courts, could he be seized as a criminal?

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