nèg

French

Etymology

From the Louisianan pronunciation of the French nègre (“friend, black”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /nɛɡ/
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Noun

nèg m (plural nègs)

  1. (Louisiana) Alternative form of nègre, friend

Usage notes
  • In Louisiana French, nègre has little or no racial connotation in most contexts.

Haitian Creole

Etymology

From French nègre (“black person”).

Noun

nèg

  1. guy, dude, man

See also

Louisiana Creole

Etymology

From Louisiana French n'aigle.

Noun

nèg

  1. eagle
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