quarter-breed

American  

[kwawr-ter-breed] / ˈkwɔr tərˌbrid /

noun

Disparaging and Offensive.

1. a contemptuous term used to refer to a person with one white grandparent, especially a person of American Indian ancestry.

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Etymology

Origin of quarter-breed

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

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quarter-breed

"Excellent buildings; and solid as the Rock of Gibraltar, Miss Elliston," smiled the quarter-breed, as with a wave of his hand he indicated the interior of the trading-room.

From The Gun-Brand by Hendryx, James B. (James Beardsley)

In the twinkling of an eye the quarter-breed realized the extreme danger of his position.

From The Gun-Brand by Hendryx, James B. (James Beardsley)

The quarter-breed was a man trained as few men are trained to meet emergencies, to face crises with an impassiveness of countenance that would shame the Sphinx.

From The Gun-Brand by Hendryx, James B. (James Beardsley)

And within the hour the quarter-breed was upon the trail, travelling light, in company with LeFroy, who, fearing swift vengeance, had also sought safety in the stronghold of the outlaws.

From The Gun-Brand by Hendryx, James B. (James Beardsley)

The voices of children from other quarter-breed cottages, playing along the beach, added cheer to the sweet darkness.

From The Mothers Of Honoré From "Mackinac And Lake Stories", 1899 by Catherwood, Mary Hartwell