American Indian Stories Glossary

American Indian Stories Glossary

To sift through

to examine something closely and in detail

To trudge

to walk slowly and with heavy steps

Slapdash

done in a hurry and carelessly

Gobby

term used to describe soomeone who talks lowdly and who is often offensive

Bursar

someone who manages the finances for an organization

To heed

to pay attention or to take notice of something

Mutiny

a rebellion against a figure of authority

Coccidiosis

an infection that causes diarrhea

To disinter

to exhume a dead body

Backasswards

completely wrong (used informally)

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