DCHP-1 Online
white man † 
1 n. a person of non-Indian blood, especially a European or one of European origins.
See also: white ((n.)) (def. 1)
- 1802 (1935) It is, however, imprudent for us to venture thus far without fire-arms, for every white man, when in a savage country ought at all times to be well armed.
- 1840 When the white man came into our country our forefathers took him by the hand, and gave him land on which to pitch his wigwam.
- 1965 Residents of Tyendinaga reserve still use the term "white man" when referring to his neighbors off the reserves. To the department, "non-Indian" is the phrase preferred.
2 n. a man of honest, loyal behavior; a good man.
See also: white ((adj.)) (def. 2a)
- 1892 Shon had won the reputation of being a "white man," to say nothing of his victories in the region of gallantry.
- 1923 "God, you're a white man, Mr. Adair," declared the gambler, as they parted. . . .
3 n. Slang a white, English-speaking Canadian, especially as opposed to an immigrant from central Europe, the Orient, etc.
See also: white ((adj.)) (def. 2b)
- 1900 Good miners and machine men can find work in any white man's mining camp. . . .
- 1953 With him, the "white men" ate; afterwards the "bohunks" could go in if they wished.
- 1802 (1935) It is, however, imprudent for us to venture thus far without fire-arms, for every white man, when in a savage country ought at all times to be well armed.