[net.nlang] Louisianans

rob@ctvax (09/10/85)

I have found several (conflicting of course) definitions of
Cajun and Creole, but I haven't been able to find a definition
of the terms coon-ass or redbone. Some say a coon-ass is a 
derogatory term for a Cajun but others have said it is just a 
person from Louisiana. As I recall a redbone is a derogatory term
for a person of partial American Indian ancestory.

Please help, my wife was born in Louisiana and I need the correct
derogatory terms! B-)

Rob Spray
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apm@iclbra.UUCP (Andy Merritt) (09/19/85)

> 
> I have found several (conflicting of course) definitions of
> Cajun and Creole, but I haven't been able to find a definition
> of the terms coon-ass or redbone. Some say a coon-ass is a 

> Rob Spray

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According to a tv programme broadcast on British television recently,
the term coonas (and I quote from the review in 'The Times' ('The London
Times' to you :-) )) "comes from 'conasse', French slang from the 1940's
for an unlicensed prostitute. Apparently these were the women with
which the Cajuns in the American army associated after the liberation
of France."
	Myself, I didn't see the programme, so I cannot comment on the 
credibility of the source.

	
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