DCHP-2
jackasheypuck [< Algonk.] Obs. DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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n.
a trailing shrub, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, found on bare, gravelly soils throughout Canada; kinnikinnik (def. 2).
See also: bearberry (def. 1) kinnikinik (def. 2)
- 1743 (1949) Jac'kashepuck, so call'd by the natives, is a Leaf Like unto a box Leaf, itt Grow's about 2 foot high, and Run's in Long branches spreading itt Self upon the Ground, the Stalk's not being of Substance to bear itt up.
- 1771 (1911) . . . some jackasheypuck, which the natives use as tobacco.
- 1819 There is also an herb, called by the Indians, jackasheypuck, found here, though rather in sparing quantity. It much resembles creeping-box; and is only used by the English, or Indians, to mix with tobacco, which makes it smoke mild and pleasant.
- 1743 (1949) Jac'kashepuck, so call'd by the natives, is a Leaf Like unto a box Leaf, itt Grow's about 2 foot high, and Run's in Long branches spreading itt Self upon the Ground, the Stalk's not being of Substance to bear itt up.