What does paleface mean?

Definitions for paleface
ˈpeɪlˌfeɪspale·face

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. palefacenoun

    (slang) a derogatory term for a white person (supposedly used by North American Indians)

Wiktionary

  1. palefacenoun

    A white man of European descent.

  2. Etymology: * Attributed to the Native Americans

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  1. paleface

    The term "paleface" is a dated and often offensive term originating from Native American tribes in North America to refer to European settlers or white people. It basically refers to someone of European descent or with light skin color. The use of the term highlights the perceived physical differences of skin color between the groups. It is rarely used in modern times and can be seen as derogatory or racial.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Palefacenoun

    a white person; -- an appellation supposed to have been applied to the whites by the American Indians

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of paleface in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of paleface in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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