Where does “Esquimaux” come from?
Esquimaux (English) comes from English Esquimau, from English Eskimo — A member of any of the Eskimo peoples; A dog of...
Esquimaux (English): plural of Esquimau
Ancestry of “Esquimaux”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | Esquimau | Archaic form of Eskimo |
| 2 | English | Eskimo | A member of any of the Eskimo peoples; A dog of... |