A person from Nova Scotia or the Maritime provinces of Canada; also historically the name of a famous Canadian fishing schooner.
From blue (possibly referring to harsh cold weather making noses blue, or to tarred clothing) plus nose. The term originated as a nickname for Nova Scotians and Maritimers.
The Bluenose schooner, featured on the Canadian dime, was legendary for racing—in 1921 it won a fishermen's race so decisively that it became a national symbol of Canadian maritime prowess!
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