papoose
/pəˈpuːs
/noun
1A type of bag used to carry a child on one’s back.Public transport is inaccessible and while the people carrier may be a necessity for long journeys, local trips through narrow shop doorways require a balance of double buggies and a papoose or backpack....
- Our papooses are ideal for keeping your baby warm and comfortable. The fleece papooses are available in cream, navy blue and yellow while the 100% cotton towelling papooses are available in the colours shown.
2 dated, offensive A young North American Indian child.
Origin
Mid 17th century: from Algonquian papoos.