squaw winter

English edit

Etymology edit

squaw + winter. The Narragansett word squaw was applied by Europeans to a large number of unrelated things; see the Derived terms section of the entry squaw.

Noun edit

squaw winter (plural squaw winters)

(US, New York) An early onset of winter, an early (October) cold snap, often followed by flurries of snow.
(Canada, Northwest Territories) A mild onset of winter.

Coordinate terms edit

blackberry winter
Indian summer and synonyms listed there

Translations edit

early onset of winter; early (October) cold snap

mild onset of winter