Ke-mo sah-bee

Ke-mo sah-bee (/ˌkmˈsɑːb/; often spelled kemo sabe, kemosabe or kimosabe) is the term used by the fictional Native American sidekick Tonto as the "Native American" name for the Lone Ranger in the American Lone Ranger radio program and television show. Derived from gimoozaabi, an Ojibwe and Potawatomi word that may mean 'he/she looks out in secret',[1] it has been occasionally translated as "trusty scout" or "faithful friend".[2]

  1. ^ Rhodes, Richard (1993). "Eastern Ojibwa". Chippewa-Ottawa Dictionary. New York: Mouton DeGruyter. p. Back cover. ISBN 3-11-013749-6.
  2. ^ Striker, Fran Jr. "What Does 'Kemo Sabe' Really Mean ?". Old Time Radio. Archived from the original on 2020-02-25. Retrieved November 12, 2008.