quashee

Meanings

• noun

  A term used in the Caribbean to refer to a freed slave or a servant in plantation societies.

  - "The quashees worked in the fields from dawn till dusk."
  - "After emancipation, many quashees became small farmers."

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Variants

List of all variants of quashee that leads to same result
quash , quashed , quashes , quashing

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Etymology

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Derived from the Taino language 'guasari' meaning 'cacique' or chief.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'quashee' was also used in literature, most notably in the novel 'Quashee: The Oleander Boy' by Claude McKay.

2. Quashees were often depicted in Caribbean art as strong, proud figures representing the resilience and spirit of the people.

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Related Concepts

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1. Creole: A term used to describe the people of Caribbean descent, including those of African, European, and indigenous ancestry. Quashees were considered part of the Creole population.

2. Plantation Society: A social and economic system based on the large-scale cultivation of cash crops, particularly sugar and cotton, using enslaved labor. Quashees were part of the labor force in plantation societies.

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Culture

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The term 'quashee' holds significant cultural importance in Caribbean history, representing the transition from slavery to freedom.

How to Memorize "quashee"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scene from a Caribbean plantation with quashees working in the fields.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'quashee' with the image of a freed slave or servant in the Caribbean.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'quashee' starts with the letter 'q' and refers to a figure in Caribbean history.

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