papoose
Americannoun
noun
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an American Indian baby or child
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a pouchlike bag used for carrying a baby, worn on the back
Etymology
Origin of papoose
First recorded in 1625–35, from Narragansett ( English spelling) papoòs “baby,” or Massachusett ( English spelling) pappouse
Example Sentences
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They taught first-time mothers about infant care and breastfeeding — but also about how to use a papoose board safely, and why mothers shouldn’t overbundle a newborn, a common practice.
From New York Times
There are women in hijabs and wearing papooses and, memorably, a man dressed as the Tardis.
From BBC
With his backpack on his back and Nunu in his arms in front like a papoose, he looked like an apple with legs.
From Literature
As previously reported, Morgan took to Twitter over the weekend where he slammed Daniel Craig as being “emasculated” by a photo of him wearing a papoose.
From Fox News
Towards the end of the interview, though, he decided to take revenge "for all those men that wear papooses".
From BBC
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