wanigan noun. ['wanɪg(ǝ)n] N. Amer. Also wangan, wangun, ['waŋg(ǝ)n]. M19.
[Shortened from Montagnais atawangan, from atawan buy or sell.]
1. A receptacle for small supplies or a reserve stock; esp. a boat or chest containing outfit supplies for a lumber camp. M19.
b. Stores, provisions. E20.

2. A mobile cabin, usu. wooden, mounted on runners. M20.

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