Definition of Esquimau. Meaning of Esquimau. Synonyms of Esquimau

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Definition of Esquimau

Esquimau
Eskimo Es"ki*mo, n.; pl. Eskimos. [Originally applied by the Algonquins to the Northern Indians, and meaning eaters of raw flesh.] (Ethnol.) One of a peculiar race inhabiting Arctic America and Greenland. In many respects the Eskimos resemble the Mongolian race. [Written also Esquimau.] Eskimo dog (Zo["o]l.), one of a breed of large and powerful dogs used by the Eskimos to draw sledges. It closely resembles the gray wolf, with which it is often crossed. Eskimo dog
Esquimau
Esquimau Es"qui*mau, n.; pl. Esquimaux. [F.] Same as Eskimo. It is . . . an error to suppose that where an Esquimau can live, a civilized man can live also. --McClintock.

Meaning of Esquimau from wikipedia

- areas adopted their word for the more western peoples and spelled it as Esquimau or Esquimaux in a transliteration. Some people consider Eskimo offensive...
- Extraordinary Twins" (1892) "Is He Living Or Is He Dead?" (1893) "The Esquimau Maiden's Romance" (1893) "The Million Pound Bank Note" (1893): 226–238 ...
- Global News. The Canadian Press. Mailhot, José (1978). "L'etymologie de "esquimau" revue et corrigée". Études/Inuit/Studies. 2 (2): 59–70. JSTOR 42869777...
- which had broken in transit, was repaired and installed at the fair's Esquimau Village. Thirteen of these poles were returned to Alaska, where they were...
- residence for the rest of his life. He published at least one book, The Esquimau of Montparn****e, on the bohemian scene in Paris. He is presumed to have...
- in 1904. (The one that ended up at Golden Hill was placed outside the Esquimau Village.) A replica of the Golden Hill totem pole is installed at The Eiteljorg...
- 2012. Retrieved June 13, 2012. Mailhot, Jose (1978). "L'etymologie de "esquimau" revue et corrigée". Études/Inuit/Studies. 2 (2). "Cree Mailing List Digest...
- 2001-02-22. Retrieved 2012-06-13. Mailhot, Jose (1978). "L'etymologie de "esquimau" revue et corrigée". Études/Inuit/Studies. 2 (2). "Cree Mailing List Digest...
- 2012-06-20. Retrieved 2012-06-13. Mailhot, Jose (1978). "L'etymologie de "esquimau" revue et corrigée". Études/Inuit/Studies. 2 (2). Goddard, Ives (1984)...
- Romantisme 1958: Argal 1959: Wildfire 1960: Or du Rhin 1961: Or du Rhin 1962: Esquimau 1963: Tournevent 1964: Firstborn 1965: Emerald 1966: Kimberley 1967: Sailor...