squaw winter en · NOUN
Etymology
squaw + winter. The Narragansett word squaw was applied by Europeans to a large number of unrelated things; see the Derived terms section of the entry squaw.
Meanings
- (New-York, US) An early onset of winter, an early (October) cold snap, often followed by flurries of snow.
- (Canada, qualifier:Northwest Territories) A mild onset of winter.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| squaw winters | Number=Plur | lexicographic |