DCHP-1 Online
peasoup [through long association with pea soup; see 1833 quote] Slang, Derog. 
n. a French-speaking descendant of the settlers of New France or Acadia; a Canadian of French ancestry.
See also: French Canadian (def. 1) peasouper
- 1833 (1955) [We left in bark canoes early one morning, and were paddled up to Dow's great swamp by Canadian voyageurs, hardy fellows who can accomplish 100 miles a day, on pea-soup and pork . . . lighten their labours with their simple boat songs.]
- 1896 "Yes, an' dey call us Johnny Pea-soups."
- 1912 "Pea-soup! I never drink with the likes of you, Pauquett!" ejaculated Bill. . . .
- 1945 The soldier edged against him. "Listen, you goddam peasoup, you ' re too fast with your mouth."
- 1965 It reminded me of a problem I encountered . . . when . . . describing our childhood forays in Ottawa between pea-soup and English-speaking gangs.
- 1833 (1955) [We left in bark canoes early one morning, and were paddled up to Dow's great swamp by Canadian voyageurs, hardy fellows who can accomplish 100 miles a day, on pea-soup and pork . . . lighten their labours with their simple boat songs.]