The Yupik word "Gussuck" refers to any non-indigenous person; it is a derivation of the word cossack, and thus can be dated to early Russian colonization of Alaska.
In literature it is used by author Leslie Marmon Silko in the short story "Storyteller" which depicts a clash of cultures in Bethel, Alaska.
It can have a negative or joking meaning, perhaps like the word Yankee used by someone from the American South
In literature it is used by author Leslie Marmon Silko in the short story "Storyteller" which depicts a clash of cultures in Bethel, Alaska.
It can have a negative or joking meaning, perhaps like the word Yankee used by someone from the American South
by mr.munkeywrench November 12, 2010
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In the same way, South Australians are Croweaters, West Australians are Sandgropers & Queenslanders are Banana benders.
Still undure as to the equivalent terms for Tasmanians, Northern Territorians and New South Welshmen.
In the same way, South Australians are Croweaters, West Australians are Sandgropers & Queenslanders are Banana benders.
Still undure as to the equivalent terms for Tasmanians, Northern Territorians and New South Welshmen.
by mess. November 3, 2009
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