What did redskins mean?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 8/18/2019

It was a word used to describe the scalp of an Indian taken when they were killed as proof of death for a bounty. 40 for a male and 20 for a child or female.

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∙ 12y ago

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Were the Washington Redskins ever the Boston Redskins?

Yes, they were. The team was known as the Boston Redskins from 1933-1936.

Who won the Redskins and Dallas game?

Washington Redskins

Who was the home team today in the redskins game?

the redskins

Who is better giants or redskins?

washington redskins by. nj

Who were the redskins hogs?

who made up the redskins smurfs

Who does the redskins play next?

Redskins play the vikings

What is the history of Wins between the redskins and eagles?

Redskins

Who is better the cowboys cheerleaders or the redskins cheerleaders?

Redskins

What year did the Redskins change their name from the Braves to the Redskins?

In 1933 The Boston Braves changed their name to The Boston Redskins.

When were the redskins founded?

The Redskins first season in the NFL was 1932. They were known as the Boston Braves. They changed their name to Redskins in 1933 and moved to Washington and became the Washington Redskins in 1937.

Do Redskins fans root for the Philidephia eagels?

No, they root for the Redskins.

Why do the Redskins stink?

The Redskins don't since that's impossible!

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