DCHP-3

white ((adj.))

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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1†adj.

of or associated with the white man (def. 1), as opposed to the Indian.

See: white man(def. 1)

Quotations

1785
We saw several white children and handsome white squaws.
1811
A fine day--At 7.40 AM we set off--all the White Hunters in company.
1965
. . . most missionaries tried to teach their charges how to cope with the "white" culture and economy. . . .
2a†adj. — Slang

decent, fair; honest.

See: white Indian,white man(def. 2)

Quotations

1904
"You're line ain't mine, but you're white."
1923
"God, you're . . . the first white policeman I've ever met.
2badj. — Slang

pertaining to English-speaking persons.

See: white man(def. 3),white ((adv.)) (def. 2)

Quotations

1959
The children . . . made it difficult for the bohunk children whenever they were in the minority in the "white" schools.