redimusu

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Sranan Tongo[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, redcap, compound of redi (red) +‎ musu (cap). Derived from the red caps worn as part of the uniform of the Negro Free Corps.

Noun[edit]

redimusu

  1. (historical) a member of the Negro Free Corps, a colonial military unit in Suriname made up of free blacks and freedmen [1772–1862]
  2. (figuratively, derogatory) traitor, race traitor, collaborator

Descendants[edit]

  • Dutch: redimoesoe