On 15 Jan 2001, 21:15, Brian L. Johnson wrote:
> It is also an old derogatory term for persons of Chinese descent,
> originating in the 19th century when many Chinese immigrants worked in
> labor gangs building railroads.
Yes, and here is the SeeknFind answer:
Source: Merriam-Webster Online
http://www.m-w.com/
Main Entry: coo·lie
Pronunciation: 'kü-lE
Function: noun
Etymology: Hindi kulI
Date: 1638
: an unskilled laborer or porter usually in or from the Far East hired
for low or subsistence wages
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Alan
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