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Definitions for paleface
ˈpeɪlˌfeɪspale·face
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Princeton's WordNet
palefacenoun
(slang) a derogatory term for a white person (supposedly used by North American Indians)
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palefacenoun
A white man of European descent.
Etymology: * Attributed to the Native Americans
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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
Palefacenoun
a white person; -- an appellation supposed to have been applied to the whites by the American Indians
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of paleface in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of paleface in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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