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

by George Gibbs

~Keh'-loke~, n. Chinook, idem. A swan. Of local use only.

~Keh'-see~, or ~Ki'-su~, n. Chinook, EKÉSO. An apron.

~Kéh-wa~, adv. Quære u. d. Because. Not in common use.

~Kel'-a-pi~, or ~Ká-la-pi~, v. Chinook, KELAPAI. To turn; return; overturn; upset. Kelapi canim, to upset a canoe; hyak kelapi, come back quickly; kelapi kopa house, go back to the house; mamook kelapi, to bring, send, or carry back; kelapi tumtum, to change one's mind.

~Kes'-chi~, or ~Kéh-tsie~. Chinook, KUKHTSI (Anderson). Notwithstanding; although. Keschi yakka mamook kahkwa, although he did so. Not in common use.

~Ket'-ling~, or ~Kit'-ling~, n. English. A kettle; can; basin, &c.

~Kil-it'-sut~, n. Chinook, OKWILIKTSHUT. Flint; a bottle; glass.

~Kim'-ta~, or ~Kim-tah'~, prep. Chinook, KIMTA. Behind; after; afterwards; last; since. Klatawa kimtah, go behind; nika elip, pe yakka kimtah, I first, and he afterwards; okook kimtah, the one behind; kimtah nika nannitsh mika, since I saw you.

~King Chautsh~, adj. English, KING GEORGE. English. King chautshman, an Englishman.

~Ki'-nootl~, or ~Ki'-noos~, n. Chinook, EKAINUTL. Tobacco.