• Neger

    Pronunciation

    • UK IPA: /ˈniːɡə/
    • Rhymes: -iːɡə(ɹ)

    Origin

    From French nègre, from Spanish negro.

    Full definition of neger

    Noun

    neger

    (plural negers)
    1. (now chiefly Caribbean) A Negro. from 16th c.
      • c. 1700, ‘The Saint Turn'd Sinner’ (ballad):The Parson still more eager,
        Than lustful Turk or Neger,
        Took up her lower Garment,
        And said there was no harm in't,
        According to the Text.

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