Indian agency


noun
  1. headquarters of an Indian agent.

Origin of Indian agency

1
An Americanism dating back to 1815–25

Words Nearby Indian agency

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How to use Indian agency in a sentence

  • The Indian agency tried to make the Indians wear citizens' clothes.

  • You're an Inspector, and we get a thousand dollars a year, and the rations we draw from the Indian agency.

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