Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for A-MER-I'CAN
A-MER-I'CAN, n.
A native of America; originally applied to the aboriginals, or copper-colored races, found here by the Europeans; but now applied to the descendants of Europeans born in America. The name American must always exalt the pride of patriotism. – Washington.
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