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paleface

 

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Noun paleface has 1 sense
  1. paleface - a derogatory term for a white person (said to have been used by North American Indians)
    --1 is a kind of
    White, white person, Caucasian

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Paleface

Noun:

1. A derogatory term used historically to refer to a white person, often used by Native Americans.

Example sentence: The tribe's chief approached the paleface with caution.

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Adjective:

1. Having a pale or light complexion.

Example sentence: She had paleface skin that glowed in the moonlight.

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Verb:

1. To become pale or lose color in the face due to fear, shock, or illness.

Example sentence: The witness palefaced when the defense attorney presented strong evidence.

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