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alexz commented on the word skookumchuck
West coast canada, a river's rapids.
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This word comes from the Chinook language and is used on the west coast.
"Skoo kum or Skoo koom n adj Chihalis Skukum A ghost an evil spirit or demon strong Skookum tumtum brave skookum chuck a rapid "
February 4, 2013