A Pilgim's Guide to Buckskinning

Rendezvous has its own vocabulary. Some are traditional from the original 19th C. Rendezvous, others have been coined recently. Here are a few definitions.

• Booshway — Boss. Said to derive from bourgeois.
• Buckskinner — Person who regularly participates in Rendezvous.
• Camp — Attendance figures are usually given in camps. Could be one person or an extended family.
• Cap'n — Just me personally. Abbreviation for Captain.
• Dog Soldier — Rendezvous police. Emphasis is given to the helpful part, but they are expected to enforce the rules as well. Typically marked with a red arm-band. If you need help, need information or have a complaint, look for a dog soldier.
• Hivernaut — lit. "One who stayed the winter." Oldtimer or experienced buckskinner.
• Hooter — Toilet, esp. rental chemical toilet.
• Lodge — Shelter and by extention the entire camp — tent, awning, residents et al.
• Pilgrim — Visitor or beginner.
• Possible Bag — A bag for all your goods, . Could be a shoulder bag with his razor, cup, tobacco, tea or coffe, spare shirt, soap or anything possible. Could be a a large horse borne bag for trade goods, cooking gear or anything possible. Modern use frequently is a shooting bag.
• Segundo — Second in charge, vice-booshway.
• Tin Teepee — RV or travel trailer.