Native America

Dictionary of the Chinook Jargon, or, Trade Language of Oregon

Gibbs, George, 1815-1873· 2 chapters· 9,434 words

~Bur-dash~, _n._ Can. French, BERDACHE (Anderson). _An hermaphrodite._ The reputation of hermaphroditism is not uncommon with Indians, and seems to attach to every malformation of the organs of generation. The word is of very limited use.

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1. Chapter 1

~Bur-dash~, _n._ Can. French, BERDACHE (Anderson). _An hermaphrodite._ The reputation of hermaphroditism is not uncommon with Indians, and seems to attach to every malformation...

2. Chapter 2

~Above~, _ságh-a-lie._ ~Absolve~, _mam'-ook stoh._ ~Acorns~, _káh-na-way._ ~Across~, _in'-a-ti._ ~Afraid~, _kwass._ ~After, Afterwards~, _kim'-ta._ ~Again~, _weght._ ~All~, _kon...