DCHP-3

white man†

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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1n.

a person of non-Indian blood, especially a European or one of European origins.

See: white ((n.))(def. 1)

Quotations

1802
It is, however, imprudent for us to venture thus far without fire-arms, for every white man, when in a savage country ought at all times to be well armed.
1840
When the white man came into our country our forefathers took him by the hand, and gave him land on which to pitch his wigwam.
1965
Residents of Tyendinaga reserve still use the term "white man" when referring to his neighbors off the reserves. To the department, "non-Indian" is the phrase preferred.
2n.

a man of honest, loyal behavior; a good man.

See: white ((adj.))(def. 2a)

Quotations

1892
Shon had won the reputation of being a "white man," to say nothing of his victories in the region of gallantry.
1923
"God, you're a white man, Mr. Adair," declared the gambler, as they parted. . . .
3n. — Slang

a white, English-speaking Canadian, especially as opposed to an immigrant from central Europe, the Orient, etc.

See: white ((adj.))(def. 2b)

Quotations

1900
Good miners and machine men can find work in any white man's mining camp. . . .
1953
With him, the "white men" ate; afterwards the "bohunks" could go in if they wished.