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

- further reading : 'l'étymologie de «esquimau» revue et corrigée.' etudes inuit/inuit studies 2-2:59–70. url http://alt-usage-english.
- he published at least one book, the esquimau of montparnasse, on the bohemian scene in paris. he is presumed to have died in france,
- le cri universel du peuple esquimau (“the universal cry of the eskimo people”). 87 min. les groenlandais et le danemark. nunarput (notre
- partial bibliography: vocabulaire français-esquimau oclc 46291818 les amérindiens du nord-ouest canadien du 19e siècle selon emile petitot
- earlier winners : 1962: esquimau. 1963: tournevent. 1964: firstborn. 1965: emerald. 1966: kimberley. 1967: sailor. 1968: beau paon. 1969: copsale
- org , date , accessdate 2012-06-13 last mailhot , first jose , title l'etymologie de 'esquimau' revue et corrigée , journal etudes/inuit/
- derek is an esquimau/ eskimo teenager who lives in the arctic where the animorphs visit for a mission in the extreme (book 25).
- (chien esquimau canadien) , canis familiaris borealis(thule people, 1887) , varied , varied , i lc. least concern , labrador husky
- new york: oxford university press last mailhot , first jose , title l'etymologie de 'esquimau' revue et corrigée , journal etudes/inuit/
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