paleface
See also: pale face
English
Alternative forms
- Paleface
- pale face
Etymology
pale + face. Attributed to the Native Americans.
Noun
paleface (plural palefaces)
- (derogatory, slang) A white person; a person of European descent.
- Paleface speak with forked tongue.
Usage notes
- See the usage notes about whiteface.
Translations
a white person of European descent, in the context of American Indians
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