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  2. noun. pale· face ˈpāl-ˌfās. plural palefaces. disparaging. : a white person. Word History. First Known Use. 1823, in the meaning defined above. Time Traveler. The first known use of paleface was in 1823. See more words from the same year. Dictionary Entries Near paleface. paleethnology. paleface. palegold. See More Nearby Entries. Cite this Entry.

  3. PALEFACE definition: 1. (said to have been used by Native Americans) a white person 2. (said to have been used by Native…. Learn more.

  4. Paleface definition: a white person, as distinguished from a North American Indian.. See examples of PALEFACE used in a sentence.

  5. paleface meaning: 1. (said to have been used by Native Americans) a white person 2. (said to have been used by Native…. Learn more.

  6. What does the word paleface mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the word paleface, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. This word is used in North American English. paleface is considered derogatory. See meaning & use. How common is the word paleface?

  7. Jun 2, 2024 · paleface (plural palefaces) ( derogatory, slang) A white person; a person of European descent. Synonyms: see Thesaurus: white person.

  8. Definitions of paleface. noun. (slang) a derogatory term for a white person (supposedly used by North American Indians) see more.

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