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jackasheypuck

[< Algonk.]

Obs.

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a trailing shrub, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, found on bare, gravelly soils throughout Canada; kinnikinnik (def. 2).

See: bearberry(def. 1),kinnikinik(def. 2)

Quotations

1743

Jac'kashepuck, so call'd by the natives, is a Leaf Like unto a box Leaf, itt Grow's about 2 foot high, and Run's in Long branches spreading itt Self upon the Ground, the Stalk's not being of Substance to bear itt up.

1771

. . . some jackasheypuck, which the natives use as tobacco.

1819

There is also an herb, called by the Indians, jackasheypuck, found here, though rather in sparing quantity. It much resembles creeping-box; and is only used by the English, or Indians, to mix with tobacco, which makes it smoke mild and pleasant.