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Definition of Squaws
1. squaw [n] - See also: squaw
Lexicographical Neighbors of Squaws
Literary usage of Squaws
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Oral and Written English by Milton Chase Potter, Harry Orrin Gillet (1917)
"Story-Telling HOW TWO squaws SAVED THEIR BAND The Indian has a great love for
his band and nation. There is a story of two captive squaws who were promised ..."
2. Travels in the United States, Etc.: During 1849 and 1850 by Emmeline Stuart-Wortley (1851)
"They were as upright as their own arrows, or the tropical palms ; but not so
their unlucky squaws, who followed after, bowed under the weight of ..."
3. Travels in the United States, Etc.: During 1849 and 1850 by Emmeline Stuart-Wortley (1851)
"They were as upright as their own arrows, or the tropical palms ; but not so
their unlucky squaws, who followed after, bowed under the weight of ..."
4. Pioneering the West, 1846 to 1878: Major Howard Egan's Diary : Also by Howard Egan (1917)
"squaws CATCHING GROUND MOLES." The ground squirrel, or large white ... Then we
could see about eight or ten squaws very busy, each with a stout stick, ..."
5. Early Western Travels, 1748-1846: A Series of Annotated Reprints of Some of by Reuben Gold Thwaites (1905)
"CHAPTER I Arrival at St. Louis — Preparations for the journey — Saque Indians —
Their appearance, dress, and manners — squaws — Commencement of a pedestrian ..."
6. Collections by CT Historical Society (1901)
"FAMOUS squaws. It is not from choice that we have spoken slightingly of the
Nipmuck squaw. She may have filled her place, and there is no doubt that ..."
7. Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs by United States Office of Indian Affairs (1870)
"Owing to the want of books but little was accomplished of a literary character;
but, in teaching the squaws how to make clothing for themselves and children ..."
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