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(Ethnic slur) offensive and derogatory name for a Black man who is abjectly servile and deferential to Whites.

Ús de Uncle Tom en anglès

And we saw the sea, and Uncle Tom told us of the- 
 Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Vol... 

From Uncle Tom this was rare praise, a complete vindication, in fact. 
 The Story of Glass 

My father--here she broke off in some confusion, remembering Uncle Tom. 
 The Getting of Wisdom 

While Uncle Tom remained with him, we hastened back to the cliff. 
 A Yacht Voyage Round England 

What does Uncle Tom make me stay in the house so for? 
 'Doc.' Gordon 

Some people never grow old, and Uncle Tom was one of these. 
 A Modern Chronicle — Volume 01 

He began to feel that Uncle Tom was a very good preacher. 
 Watch Yourself Go By 

Emma overheard Uncle Tom say so, and that more morphine was dangerous. 
 'Doc.' Gordon 

And most of all such a big strong man as Uncle Tom. 
 The Story of Glass 

It seems that Uncle Tom Cobley was tied up on another project. 
 The Irish Times 

The one we got at home is not complete, borrow Uncle Tom's. 
 Watch Yourself Go By 

But that must be Uncle Tom-yes, it was, and Aunt Nell-blessthem. 
 Judy of York Hill 

Eliza ran quickly to Uncle Tom's cottage, and tapped on the window. 
 Uncle Tom's Cabin, Young Folks' Edition 

Cry your pretty eyes out over Uncle Tom, dear, tender-hearted British women. 
 Gala-Days 

I cast a covert glance at Uncle Tom's photograph behind his back. 
 Right Ho, Jeeves 

When Eliza left Uncle Tom's cabin, she felt very sad and lonely. 
 Uncle Tom's Cabin, Young Folks' Edition 

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Significats de Uncle Tom en anglès