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The term was coined in the 19th Century , although its Etymology is unclear. Possibilities include:
The ''Random House Dictionary'' notes that: "The term Canuck is first recorded about 1835 as an Americanism, originally referring specifically to a French Canadian. This was probably the original meaning, though in Canada and other countries, Canuck now more often refers to any Canadian." {Link without Title} The use of "Canuck" by Canadians themselves can be, and usually is, Nationalistic or Patriotic . Prominent examples of such use:
In 1995 , Canada Post released 45-cent Postage Stamp s depicting Johnny Canuck and Captain Canuck. "Canuck" is a nickname for the Curtiss JN4 and Avro CF-100 Aircraft . The use of "Canuck" parallels that of some other potentially offensive nicknames, that is, when used by the people it names — Canadians in this case — it is usually acceptable. But when used by an outsider — in this case particularly American strangers — it can be easily misinterpreted and deemed as insulting one's heritage. Although it is not as severe as most Ethnic Slurs , some consider it one. One of the first uses of "Canuck" — in the form of "Kanuk" — specifically referred to Dutch Canadians as well as the French. "Canuck" also has the rare derived meanings of a Canadian Pony and a French-Canadian Patois 2 (very rare). A Canuck Avenue exists in Toronto . Team Canuck is a small-sized team at RoboCup . EXTERNAL LINKS
REFERENCES # '' The Oxford Companion To The English Language '' # '' Oxford English Dictionary '' # ''Unkind Words : Ethnic Labeling from Redskin to WASP'' - Irving Lewis Allen ISBN 0897892178 SEE ALSO
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