Chapter 17

111 fambly This word seems to be another way of saying the word family. Beyond that, this word seems to be a made up word Barracuda used to refer to Ms. Stowe.
113 chancre A chancre is a usually painless ulceration found on a person’s genitalia. A chancre is usually a sign of early stages of syphilis.
113 virago Word meaning heroic woman, or a “man-like or heroic woman of extraordinary stature, strength and courage.”
113 pickaninny Racial slur referring to a young, dark-skinned African-American child. This term was widely used, particularly in the Antebellum South. 

The picture above is a brand called “Pickaninny Freeze,” a line of frozen treats that were popular during the early 20th century.