Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A jacket worn by Eskimo men and women. See jumper.

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Examples

  • From the man he had struck with his naked fist he outfitted himself with a hood and temiak, or coat.

    The Golden Snare James Oliver Curwood 1903

  • In the temiak there were no pockets, but at the waist of each of the dead men a narwhal skin pouch which answered for all pockets.

    The Golden Snare James Oliver Curwood 1903

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