shaganappi

noun

shag·​a·​nap·​pi

ˈshagəˌnapē

plural -s

: a thread, cord, or thong of rawhide

Word History

Etymology

modification of Cree pishaganâbii, from pishagan what is flayed, hide + âbii cord

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