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Who or what is the Bakra in Outlander

By Alexandria Ingham

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“The Bakra” is the title for Outlander season 3, episode 12, but it also refers to someone in the episode.

You may have noticed by now that the titles of the episode usually refer to a line or event in the Outlander episodes. “The Bakra” is no different. If you’ve seen the sneak peek, you’ll have heard the phrase muttered by the captain of the Portuguese ship, referring to a person.

The term has a historical meaning, which will link in the upcoming episode. Here’s a look at all you need to know right now about the term.

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The Caribbean meaning for Bakra

The term Bakra comes from the Caribbean. It’s means “white person” and was usually used to describe British people. More specifically the term linked to slave owners and was used when performing involuntary and often unpleasant tasks, which will tell you a little about the person the Portuguese captain mentions.

In the episode, the Bakra is a slave owner in Jamaica. The captain and his crew have been sent on an involuntary and unpleasant task by this slave owner. Initially the task was just to collect the coins and gems from Silkies’ Island, but they will also bring back Young Ian, as “the Bakra” likes them “young.”

The term could be translated to “devil,” and used in a phrase like “do the bakra’s work.” It was a phrase given to someone who was deceitful, which again describes the person in the upcoming episode perfectly.

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The term was used by people in South American and the West Indies from 1667 until 1975.

For those who haven’t read the books, here are some clues for the character:

  • It’s a person previously met
  • The bones from 1968 belong to this person
  • This is the person linked to the White Witch at Silkies’ Island

Next: Starz releases Outlander season 3, episode 12 images

Are you looking forward to the next episode? Share your thoughts of the term and why it’s been used 100+ years before its real time in the comments below.

Outlander continues on Sunday at 8/7c on Starz.

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