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HOTTENTOT

\hˈɒtəntˌɒt], \hˈɒtəntˌɒt], \h_ˈɒ_t_ə_n_t_ˌɒ_t]\

Definitions of HOTTENTOT

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A native of the Cape of Good Hope: a brutish individual.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

A native of the Cape of Good Hope; a brutish individual. Hottentot-cherry, a Cape shrub with an oval cherry fruit.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

A native of S. Africa; a savage or brutal man.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. A native of Southern Africa; a cruel, savage, brutal man.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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