English word origin

Etymology of NDN

When spoken, the letters N-D-N sound like Indian.

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Source etymology 2

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adj

Native American; Indian.

noun

Native American; Indian.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

When spoken, the letters N-D-N sound like Indian.

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