The word for ‘Russian’, actually for ‘Unangax̂'(?), in Chinook Jargon
Predictably, the word for ‘Russian’ in Chinook Jargon came from English, but there’s much more to the story, including a new discovery.
Predictably, the word for ‘Russian’ in Chinook Jargon came from English, but there’s much more to the story, including a new discovery.
“Seattle’s Historic Chinook Jargon is Having a Moment“, by Bess Lovejoy, is a well-reported article in Seattle Met magazine, dated April 21, 2025. Excellent photo illustrations and interviews with a number of the right people… Continue reading