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16208: Wilcken: History of the word "caco" (fwd)
From: Lois E Wilcken <makandal-ny@juno.com>
With the anniversary of the 1915 U.S. invasion of Haiti on my mind, I
have this question for the historians: When does the word "caco" first
appear, and what are its possible derivations? I know it was used in
reference to insurgents against Salnave in the 1860s, but I have the
impression that it wasn't a new word then. Is that correct?
Lois
La Troupe Makandal - New York City's Center for Haitian Drum and Dance
621 Rutland Road, Brooklyn NY 11203
718-953-6638 / makandal-ny@juno.com
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