Noun
A common appellation for a North American Indian; -- so called from the color of the skin.
Source: Webster's dictionaryBloom quoted in Bird. pg. 97 The first notice of Thorpe in the The New York Times was headlined "Indian Thorpe in Olympiad; Redskin from Carlisle Will Strive for Place on American Team." Source: Internet
How are the two team names really any different, i guess you can argue Redskin is slightly more disparaging but the Cheifs are still appropriating indigenous american culture and imagery. Source: Internet
The Broncs took a 27-26 lead into halftime only to watch it melt away quickly to a Teton Redskin team that found another gear in the 3rd and 4th quarters, outscoring the Broncs 51-16 in the final 16 minutes. Source: Internet
I know that I for one would much rather be called something like a Redskin or a Brave than a Pelican or a Wizard. Source: Internet
Former Redskin Jordan Reed recently hit the market as a free agent, as will Cincinnati’s Tyler Eifert, whom the Pats reportedly tried to acquire prior to last October’s trade deadline. Source: Internet
Murchison was outraged and canceled the whole deal. citation Around this time, Marshall had a falling out with the Redskin band director, Barnee Breeskin. Source: Internet