buckra Meaning, Definition & Usage

Buck"ra noun

Etymology

In the language of the Calabar coast, buckra means "demon, a powerful and superior being." J.L.Wilson.

Definitions

1. A white man; -- a term used by negroes of the African coast, West Indies, etc.

Buck"ra adjective

Definitions

1. White; white man's; strong; good; as, buckra yam, a white yam.