DCHP-1 Online
wachee [< Cree wacheyā < E what cheer] North 
interj. a long-established greeting. Various spellings.
See also: whacheer
- 1872 . . . he wiped his greasy right hand on his legging and extended it, exclaiming, "Watchee!" by which he meant, what cheer?
- 1922 "Watchea," said a low voice. Jerking off a heavy mitten, the newcomer extended his hand.
- 1955 All were exchanging the friendly greeting of the North--"Wacheya."
- 1964 "Watchee!" cried Shorty to Mad Pierre, using the Swampy Cree greeting.
- 1872 . . . he wiped his greasy right hand on his legging and extended it, exclaiming, "Watchee!" by which he meant, what cheer?