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Ann
fem. proper name, alt. form of Anna, from L. Anna, from Gk., from Heb. Hannah (see Hannah). In U.S. black slang, "white woman," also "a black woman who is considered to be acting 'too white;' " also Miss Ann. She is the spouse of Mr. Charlie.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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