I finally investigated!
What did Tonto mean when he called The Lone Ranger “kemo-sabe” (key-mo-saw-bee)?
Meaning of "Kemosabe"
When Tonto referred to the Lone Ranger as "kemosabe," it was commonly interpreted to mean:
Trusty Scout
Faithful Friend
These interpretations reflect the close bond and mutual respect between the two characters.
A Canadian court ruled that the term was not racist.
I never thought about that issue. Courts have been notoriously sketchy on such topics.
Meaning of "Kemosabe"
When Tonto referred to the Lone Ranger as "kemosabe," it was commonly interpreted to mean:
Trusty Scout
Faithful Friend
These interpretations reflect the close bond and mutual respect between the two characters.
A Canadian court ruled that the term was not racist.
I never thought about that issue. Courts have been notoriously sketchy on such topics.
