Kwagyulh (Kwakiutl) words in CJ? Chayni (Chinese) in CJ?

[David Robertson]

LhaXayEm,

YucqEt-Ikta na munk c'Em:

Hayu na hay-kEmtEks khakwa tIlIXEm wawa, tEnEs-hayu Kwagyulh pi Chayni
Iktas mIlhayt khapa ChInuk Wawa.

Alta Ikta ukuk Chayni pi Kwagyulh tEnEs-wawa?

Lhush wik ma wawa nayka ikanem!

Dave

[Khapa BastEn:  I'll write briefly:  I've often heard how people say that
there are some Kwakiutl and Chinese items in Chinook Jargon.  What are
these Chinese and Kwakiutl words, then?  Don't tell me any legends, now!]


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