单词 | honest indian |
释义 | > as lemmashonest Indian honest Indian n. colloquial (originally U.S.; now dated and offensive) = honest Injun n. ΚΠ 1854 Pioneer (Calif.) Jan. 25 If you tell..[a person from Rich Bar] anything which he doubts, instead of simply asking you if it is true, he will invariably cock his head interrogatively, and..address you with the solemn adjuration, ‘Honest Indian?’ 1904 B. A. Clarck Minnows & Tritons i. 40 ‘I suppose you wouldn't say “Honest Indian” about that?’ said Margaret wistfully. ‘“Honest Indian”!’ said Claude stoutly. 1991 J. O'Connor Cowboys & Indians (1992) 233 ‘Jesus,’ said Eddie..‘Everyone tells me this crap, and I don't know why.’ She looked him straight in the eye. ‘Honest Indian?’ she asked. ‘Really and truly,’ chortled Eddie. < as lemmas |
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