wammikin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A loggers' large raft with a shanty built on top for accommodation and cooking.

Pronunciation

/ˈwɑmɪkɪn/

Word forms

wammikin wammikins

Etymology

From an Algonquian language spoken in the Maine area. Compare wannigan.

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