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Why do we say Indian giver?

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crisgal | 11:59 Sun 28th Sep 2008 | Phrases & Sayings
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Apparently American Indians often gave white settlers presents then took them back at a later stage, so the settlers coined the phrase "Indian giver". However, it is believed the settlers didn't realise the Indians were only loaning the items, not giving them. It is now used as a derogatory term.
12:24 Sun 28th Sep 2008
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The Indians had no idea of Personal property. everyone used what was there.
16:13 Sun 28th Sep 2008
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Crisgal, this may help....

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term =Indian+Giver
17:12 Mon 29th Sep 2008

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