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noun

Now Rare a North American Indian woman or wife: this term is now considered offensive
a woman; esp., one's wife: a mild term of contempt

Origin: < Massachusett squa, younger woman

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noun

Offensive A Native American woman, especially a wife.
Offensive Slang A woman or wife.

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Origin: Massachusett squa, younger woman

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