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saltchuck

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  • noun British Columbia Any body of saltwater, especially the ocean.

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From Chinook Jargon saltchuck ("saltwater, the sea"), from salt ("salt") (from English salt) + chuck ("water") from Nootka ča'úk ("water").

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  • alexz commented on the word saltchuck

    Salt chuck comes from salt from English, and chuck which is Chinook for water.

    Salt water. http://goo.gl/AJEyW

    February 4, 2013