CANUCK
Canuck
"Canuck" is a slang term for Canadians. The origins of the word are uncertain. The Random House Dictionary notes that: "The term Canuck is first recorded about 1835 as an Americanism, originally referring specifically to a French Canadian. This was probably the original meaning, though in Canada and other countries, "Canuck" refers to any Canadian." For example, someone residing in Toronto might be considered a "Canuck". In fact, the 1835 source cited refers to a foreign-speaker: "Jonathan distinguishes a Dutch or a French Canadian, by the term Kanuk". Although its etymology is unclear, possible origins include:The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: Canuck
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