One of the mysteries of the English language finally explained.
Especially among North American Indians in Canada: a newcomer.
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Dictionary Canadianisms. From Plains Cree môniya:s non-Indian, white person, diminutive of môniya:w from Southern Algonquian mo:niya:winini from mo:niya Montreal + -inini man.
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