Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A jacket worn by Eskimo men and women. See
jumper .
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Examples
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From the man he had struck with his naked fist he outfitted himself with a hood and temiak, or coat.
The Golden Snare James Oliver Curwood 1903
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In the temiak there were no pockets, but at the waist of each of the dead men a narwhal skin pouch which answered for all pockets.
The Golden Snare James Oliver Curwood 1903
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