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| wan·i·gan [ wónnigən ] (plural wan·i·gans) |
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1. Northern U.S. boat or chest of lumber supplies: a watertight boat or chest equipped with supplies for a lumber camp
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2. Northeastern U.S. camp supplies: supplies for a camp or cabin
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3. regional living quarters on runners: a cabin on runners towed behind a trailer, used as living quarters in Alaska for a work crew
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4. regional trailer house addition: an addition built on a trailer house in Alaska for extra space
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| [Mid-19th century. < Montagnais atawangan< atawan "buy or sell"] |
