gwisg̱a̱n [gwis/*g̱a̱n]
Spelling Variant of: gwissg̱a̱n  raincoat
common noun. raincape; coat; raincoat; orig. woven cedar mat coat; usage: Temporary covering for protection from the rain.
'La̱xsa̱ sa'mn hoy łagyigyet ła yaa waas. The ancestors used spruce branches (to cover themselves) when it rains.

Bibliographic sources: Dunn, Practical Dictionary entry: 534. | Source: Draft Dictionary entry. Draft Dictionary entry.