Re: Word of the day: ?Papoose?

On Mon, 2 Sep 2024 14:52:42 +0000, Tony Cooper wrote:
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Also, I think the main point in this discussion is about whether
"papoose" describes the infant, describes the material used to contain
the infant, or describes an infant in the material.

(Inclusive "or".)

At some time during the day, the infant could be removed from the
carrier.  To be nursed or fed, for example.  Is it still called a
"papoose" during that time?

When I learned the word, I was told "Indian" men were
called braves, women were called squaws, and children
were called papooses.  (Of course those meanings
have pretty much disappeared.). Carriers had nothing
to do with it, and I don't think I'd ever heard the "carrier"
meaning till this thread.  However, I haven't talked much
with people about infant carriers.