Word: Skookum
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stonepicnicking_okapiThis Wednesday's word is brought to you via new DW friend daryl_wor:
skookum
A lot of different definitions:
adjective
1. marked by strength or power
2. marked by excellent quality, first-rate
3. reliable or hard-working.
noun
1. an evil spirit or a woodland monster
origins
Chinook Jargon. Chinook Jargon developed as a language among Indigenous peoples and European traders in the Pacific Northwest (of the US), particularly around the Columbia River. It emerged in the late 18th century, primarily as a means of communication in trade, and incorporated elements from various languages, including Chinook, French, and English.
daryl_wor:skookum
A lot of different definitions:
adjective
1. marked by strength or power
2. marked by excellent quality, first-rate
3. reliable or hard-working.
noun
1. an evil spirit or a woodland monster
origins
Chinook Jargon. Chinook Jargon developed as a language among Indigenous peoples and European traders in the Pacific Northwest (of the US), particularly around the Columbia River. It emerged in the late 18th century, primarily as a means of communication in trade, and incorporated elements from various languages, including Chinook, French, and English.