Antedating of "JAP"

[Shapiro, Fred]

OED and HDAS have 1972 as their first use for _J.A.P._ 'Jewish American Princess.'  Google Books gives the following, probably authentic occurrence:


Transatlantic Review‎ - Page 69
1969-70

To my Jap — my Jewish American Princess.


I have not, however, verified this in the original.

Fred Shapiro



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