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Dictionary of the Chinook Jargon, or Indian Trade Language, of the North Pacific Coast

Part 1 — A.

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Ah-ha, adv.

Yes.

Ahn-kut-te, or Ahn-kot-tie.

Formerly; before now. With the accent prolonged on the first syllable, a long time ago. Ex. Ahnkutte lakit sun, four days ago; tenas ahnkutte, a little while since.

Al-ah.

Expression of surprise. Ex. Alah mika chahko! ah, you've come!

Al-kie.

Presently; in a little while; hold on; not so fast.

Al-ta.

Now; at the present time.

A-mo-te.

The strawberry.

An-ah, interj.

An exclamation denoting pain, displeasure or depreciation. Ex. Anah nawitka mika halo shem; ah, indeed you are without shame.

Ats, n.

A sister younger than the speaker.

A-yah-whul, v.

To lend; borrow.

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