Michif

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    One of the languages of the Metis people, spoken mainly in Canada. They exist along a continuum with three main types:; A Cree dialect from northern Saskatchewan with some French borrowings.
  2. 2
    One of the languages of the Metis people, spoken mainly in Canada. They exist along a continuum with three main types:; A variety of French with some Cree borrowings and grammar.
  3. 3
    One of the languages of the Metis people, spoken mainly in Canada. They exist along a continuum with three main types:; A true mixed language with many elements from both French and Cree.

Etymology

A variant pronunciation of the French word Métis.

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