- piccaninny (n.)
[piccaninny 词源字典]
- also pickaninny, 1650s, from West Indies patois, formed as a diminutive from Spanish pequeño or Portuguese pequeno "little, small," of uncertain origin, related to French petit (see petit (adj.)). As late as 1836 applied affectionately to any small child or baby, regardless of race.[piccaninny etymology, piccaninny origin, 英语词源]