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Chinook jargon

Chinook jargon Meaning & Definition
Chinook jargon Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Chinook jargon?

[n] a pidgin incorporating Chinook and French and English words; formerly used as a lingua franca in northwestern North America

Synonyms | Synonyms for Chinook jargon: Oregon Jargon

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See Also | pidgin

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