translation of halow cultus

[Keith Thor Carlson]

Wouldn't this be a way of saying "that boat (or what's left) is 
'worthless'".

Keith Carlson

On Oct 11, 2005, at 9:34 AM, Linda Fink wrote:

>>
>> "An Indian by the name of Quiak heard their cries for help and came 
>> to their
>> rescue in an Indian canoe. Indian Quiak shook his head as he gazed 
>> upon the
>> white man's boat and said "Halow Cultus".
>>
>
> My guess would be "worse than useless" or "nothing but useless"
>
> Will be interested in what the pros say.
>
> Linda Fink
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