Eskimos

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Eskimo \Es"ki*mo\, n.; pl. {Eskimos}. [Originally applied by the
     Algonquins to the Northern Indians, and meaning eaters of raw
     flesh.] (Ethnol.)
     One of a peculiar race inhabiting Arctic America and
     Greenland. In many respects the Eskimos resemble the
     Mongolian race. [Written also {Esquimau}.]


     [1913 Webster]
  
     {Eskimo dog} (Zo["o]l.), one of a breed of large and powerful
        dogs used by the Eskimos to draw sledges. It closely
        resembles the gray wolf, with which it is often crossed.
        Eskimo dog
        [1913 Webster]