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词汇 Indian gift
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Definition of Indian gift in English:

Indian gift

noun
  • A present given with the expectation of receiving an equivalent in return; (now chiefly) a present given and then demanded back. [Now chiefly depreciative and often considered offensive.]

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Thomas Hutchinson (bap. 1698, d. 1769), classical scholar.

Definition of Indian gift in US English:

Indian gift

noun
  • A present given with the expectation of receiving an equivalent in return; (now chiefly) a present given and then demanded back. [Now chiefly depreciative and often considered offensive.]

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Thomas Hutchinson (bap. 1698, d. 1769), classical scholar.

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