RedSkin

Posted by Jen on April 01, 2002

Redskin is a racial slur today, but what was the logic behind the word's origin? Because Indians scalped their victim, I'm assuming this has something to do with it's origin. Doesn't anyone know?

• Re: RedSkin Jen 04/01/02
• Re: Redskin R. Berg 04/01/02
  • R. Berg Jen 04/02/02
    • Re: Me, and methodology R. Berg 04/02/02
      • About the OED R. Berg 04/02/02
        • Fact vs Fancy Word Camel 04/03/02
          • Re: Input to the next OED R. Berg 04/03/02
            • 500, eh? Word Camel 04/03/02
        • Re: About the OED Jen 04/02/02
  • Re: Redskin TheFallen 04/01/02
    • Re: Redskin Jen 04/01/02
      • Re: Redskin Word Camel 04/01/02
        • Re: Redskin Jen 04/01/02
          • Re: Redskin R. Berg 04/02/02
            • Re: Redskin ESC 04/02/02
              • Los Indios, Indians, Savage, Noble Savage, Native American ESC 04/03/02
                • Re: Los Indios, Indians, Savage, Noble Savage, Native American Marian 04/03/02
                  • Re: "Indians" R. Berg 04/03/02
                    • Re: "Indians" ESC 04/03/02
                      • Re: "Indians" TheFallen 04/03/02
                        • Re: George ESC 04/03/02
                          • Re: India/Hindustan R. Berg 04/03/02