Lapp

noun

sometimes offensive
: sami
Lappish adjective or noun sometimes offensive

Word History

Etymology

Swedish

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Lapp was in 1641

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“Lapp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lapp. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

Lapp

noun
sometimes offensive
: sami

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