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Definition of blackamoor:

(n) : (degrading) A person with dark skin, especially (but not necessarily) one from northern Africa; a blackamoor slave, a blackamoor servant; and hence any slave, servant, inferior, or child
"2003: ""What!" exclaimed the Prince, "the music is by the blackamoor (a black Moor). Well, my fine blackamoor, henceforth thou art in my service."" — Beethoven: Revealing His True Identity, Dr. Kwaku Person-Lynn"
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Definition of blackamoor:

(n) : (degrading) A person with dark skin, especially (but not necessarily) one from northern Africa; a blackamoor slave, a blackamoor servant; and hence any slave, servant, inferior, or child
"2003: ""What!" exclaimed the Prince, "the music is by the blackamoor (a black Moor). Well, my fine blackamoor, henceforth thou art in my service."" — Beethoven: Revealing His True Identity, Dr. Kwaku Person-Lynn"
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