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"In 1733, in response to harsh living conditions from drought, a severe hurricane, and crop failure from insect infestation; slaves in the West Indies, including on St. John, left their plantations to maroon." What does "to maroon" mean? 211.225.34.170 (talk) 06:12, 5 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]
The Wiktionary points the definition of maroon: "An escaped negro slave of the Caribbean and the Americas or a descendant of escaped slaves." Would not "escape the plantations" be simpler? Dimadick (talk) 16:33, 5 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]
I must admit to never having heard of that expression before. I also think it is an interesting expression, and it would be informative to keep it in the article, only with an explanation added. --Saddhiyama (talk) 21:08, 5 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]
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