redimusu

Sranan Tongo

Etymology

Literally, “redcap”, compound of redi (“red”) +‎ musu (“cap”). Derived from the red caps worn as part of the uniform of the Negro Free Corps.

Noun

redimusu

1. (historical) a member of the Negro Free Corps, a colonial military unit in Suriname made up of free blacks and freedmen [1772–1862]
2. (figuratively, derogatory) traitor, race traitor, collaborator

Descendants

• → Dutch: redimoesoe