Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Originally, a free emigrant; now, a German or a Scandinavian.
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- noun slang An
honest person; a non-criminal. - noun slang A foreigner of
Germanic origin, especially aScandinavian person.
Etymologies
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Examples
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The big 'squarehead' is always ramming it down Burke's throat how he brought his barque out from
Great Sea Stories Various 1897
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Obama-mania notwithstanding, what about the odds of ever electing a "squarehead" President?
Crosscut 2009
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No I haven't but I've heard the term 'squarehead' before.
Latest Articles 2008
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I'm still trying to figure out the term 'squarehead': D
Latest Articles 2008
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t 'let that ould' squarehead 'have it all his own way!
Great Sea Stories Various 1897
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We stayed in the house to keep track of the inmates, while the squarehead led one of them off to find a kokua.
The Sheriff of Kona 2010
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Her master was a squarehead who would do anything for money, and we made a charter to China worth his while.
The Sheriff of Kona 2010
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You remember that squarehead Champion of the United States
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Brushaway (UID#430) on December 6th, 2009 at 6: 13 pm spongelungs squarehead. smoke is pretty.
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"Though just the same I'd like most to death to have just one go at that squarehead Hansen."
CHAPTER VII 2010
reesetee commented on the word squarehead
My father's favorite epithet for bad drivers.
February 1, 2007
colleen commented on the word squarehead
And here I thought you must be a "Deadwood" fan.
September 22, 2007
reesetee commented on the word squarehead
Oh, I tried to be a Deadwood fan, all right. But it just didn't take. Nope, my dad used this way back when we were squirts. :-)
September 22, 2007
colleen commented on the word squarehead
Hee! I can't repeat most the things my father said while driving... Come to think of it, that's probably why I'm a Deadwood fan. ;)
September 23, 2007
reesetee commented on the word squarehead
Oh, then you should check out chained_bear's old list! You'd enjoy it. :-)
Wonder where c_b has been, come to think of it? And slumry?
September 23, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word squarehead
I bet slumry is suffering from exhaustion. Keeping at the top of the comment list isn't for the faint of heart. ;) I did always think that there was a real life connection between you and c_b. Is that untrue?
September 23, 2007
reesetee commented on the word squarehead
No, it's true; you're right. We do know each other. But I always wonder when regulars don't check in regularly. :-)
I do hope slumry's okay and not suffering from Wordxhaustion.
September 23, 2007