babiche
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of babiche
First recorded in 1800–10; from Canadian French (la) babiche, from Mi'kmaq a·papi·č “cord, thread,” diminutive of a·papi from unattested Proto-Algonquian aʔlapa·py(i), aʔlapy- “net” + unattested -a·py- “string”)
Example Sentences
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It was tied with fine threads of babiche, and in the moonlight he could make out quite distinctly the words, "For Father Roland, God's Lake—Personal."
From The Courage of Marge O'Doone by Lester Ralph
Before Kazan recovered from the blow that had stunned him Sandy examined the muzzle and strengthened it by adding another babiche thong.
From Kazan by James Oliver Curwood
With a whine Kazan was on his feet, tugging at the babiche.
From Kazan by James Oliver Curwood
The hair was worn short at their flanks, and one still dragged after him three feet of corded babiche trace.
From Kazan by James Oliver Curwood
Going to the sled, 'Merican Joe picked up a loop of babiche line and threw it about Leloo's neck.
From Connie Morgan in the Fur Country by James B. (James Beardsley) Hendryx
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