Papoose
Papoose (from the Algonquian papoose, meaning "child") is an American English word whose present meaning is "a Native American child" (regardless of tribe) or, even more generally, any child, usually used as a term of endearment, often in the context of the child's mother.[1] The word came originally from the Narragansett tribe. In 1643, Roger Williams recorded the word in his A Key into the Language of America, helping to popularize it.[2]
Papoose carrier
Cradle boards and other child carriers used by Native Americans are known by various names. In Algonquin history, the term papoose is sometimes used to refer to a child carrier. However, there are many different terms among the 573 federally recognized tribes, nations, and communities.
References
- ^ "papoose". merriam-webster.com. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- ^ "papoose (or pappoose)". Dictionary.com. Reference.com. Retrieved December 5, 2008.
External links
The dictionary definition of papoose at Wiktionary
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