Posted by mysterychicken on Thursday, October 9, 2008 at 10:09am.
Untouchables are outside the caste system in India, and perform only menial and often unhygienic jobs. The word is now banned; the proper term is harijan. You will find an explanation of the harijan here:
http://www.mb-soft.com/believe/txo/untoucha.htm
As for Jiskha, it is an adjective in a native Bolivian language, with a rather pleasant meaning. Our webmaster Leo came up with it. Perhaps he will find time to tell you more.
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