"niggertry" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From nigger + -ry, with the t being inserted under influence from words like bigotry. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|nigger|ry}} nigger + -ry Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} niggertry (uncountable)
  1. (US, derogatory, offensive, ethnic slur) Niggerdom. Tags: US, derogatory, ethnic, offensive, slur, uncountable
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