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Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: jim crow /ˈdʒɪm ˈkrəʊ/ n (often capitals) US - the policy or practice of segregating Black people
- (as modifier): jim-crow laws
- a derogatory term for a Black person
- an implement for bending iron bars or rails
Etymology: 19th Century: from Jim Crow, name of song used as the basis of an act by Thomas Rice (1808–60), American entertainerˈjim-ˈcrowism n Jim Crow /ˈdʒɪm ˈkroʊ/USA pronunciation adj. [before a noun]- American History[sometimes: jim crow ] of or relating to a practice or policy of segregating or discriminating against black people.
Jim Crow•ism, jim crow•ism, n. [uncountable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024Jim′ Crow′, - American Historya practice or policy of segregating or discriminating against blacks, as in public places, public vehicles, or employment.
- American History, Slang Terms[Disparaging and Offensive.]a black person.
Also, jim′ crow′. - so called from the name of a song sung by Thomas Rice (1808–60) in a minstrel show 1830–40, American.
Jim-Crow ( jim′krō′),USA pronunciation adj. - American Historyfavoring or supporting Jim Crow.
- American Historyfor blacks only:a Jim-Crow school.
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