n. i.e. American Indian (The American Indi-ans were known for their ignorance of the value ofgold and precious stones.)(美洲的)印第安人(过去被认为不知黄金和宝石的价值)。 △Oth.5.2.345 (346): “of onewhose hand,/ Like the base Indian,threw a pearlaway / Richer than all his tribe;”这个人像一个愚昧的印第安人,随手抛掉了一颗比他全部落财产价值还大的珍珠。 △H.VIII.5.4.35 (5.3.33): “Or have we somestrange Indian with the great tool come to court.” 或者宫里来了一个身上带着大家伙的古怪的印第安人。