blanket aristocracy

Derog., Obs.

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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Indians.

Quotations

1882

According to the custom of the blanket aristocracy aboriginal Red man, a number . . . were up bright and early yesterday.

1883

The "blanket aristocracy" were around yesterday receiving their usual New Year's demands.