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”)
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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
As quick as a cat he was on his feet again, with the end of the babiche twisted several times about his hand.
From Kazan by James Oliver Curwood
One huge red-eyed dog who still dragged the bit of babiche trace muzzled Gray Wolf's soft neck for a fraction of a second too long, and Kazan uttered a savage snarl of warning.
From Kazan by James Oliver Curwood
Kenógami, Mamátawan, Wenebógan, Kapúskasíng, the silver-fox, the sea-otter, the sable, the wolverine, the musk-ox, parka, babiche, tump-line, giddés,—these and others sang like arrows cleaving the atmosphere of commoner words.
From The Silent Places by Stewart Edward White
Sandy was squatted six feet from him, holding the end of the babiche, and grinning.
From Kazan by James Oliver Curwood
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