"ke-mo sah-bee" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Of unclear origin; sometimes supposed to derive from a Native American term meaning "trusted friend". It was popularized by the American show The Lone Ranger, in which characters sometimes addressed each other as Kemo Sabe. Head templates: {{en-noun|!|nolinkhead=1}} ke-mo sah-bee (plural not attested)
  1. (US, slang) An address to a friend, said to mean "my trusted friend". Wikipedia link: ke-mo sah-bee Tags: US, no-plural, slang Synonyms: kemo sabe, kemosabe

Alternative forms

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