siwash

English

Etymology

Chinook Jargon siwash

Noun

siwash (plural siwashes)

  1. (obsolete, derogatory) A Native American.

Chinook Jargon

Alternative forms

  • sawash, shawash

Etymology

Borrowed from French sauvage.

Noun

siwash

  1. (native) man

Synonyms

Antonyms

Adjective

siwash

  1. native, local, wild
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