half-breed


half–breed

noun \-ˌbrēd\

Definition of HALF-BREED

often offensive
: the offspring of parents of different races; especially : the offspring of an American Indian and a white person
half–breed adjective, often offensive

First Known Use of HALF-BREED

1760

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