Red Indian

noun

chiefly British, dated, often offensive

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Red Indian was in 1831

Dictionary Entries Near Red Indian

Cite this Entry

“Red Indian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Red%20Indian. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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