wachee

[< Cree wacheyā < E what cheer]

North

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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interj.

a long-established greeting. Various spellings.

Quotations

1872

. . . he wiped his greasy right hand on his legging and extended it, exclaiming, "Watchee!" by which he meant, what cheer?

1922

"Watchea," said a low voice. Jerking off a heavy mitten, the newcomer extended his hand.

1955

All were exchanging the friendly greeting of the North--"Wacheya."

1964

"Watchee!" cried Shorty to Mad Pierre, using the Swampy Cree greeting.