by italiano on June 16th, 2009

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What was the reasoning behind the invention of the phrase "INDIAN GIVER"?

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  • by OmegaWolf747 on June 28th, 2009

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    It was because among some American Indian tribes, the custom was that if someone gave you a gift, you had to give them a gift of equal value. If you could not, you had to return the gift you were given.

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  • by italiano on June 17th, 2009

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    idk i do know when you give something and take it back that is what you are called

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