Chippewa
1 Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of Chippewa
An Americanism dating back to 1665–75; dialect variant of Ojibwe očipwe·, a self-designation of uncertain meaning
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Appearing in Chippewa Falls, Trump said his policies had helped farmers by lowering costs, expanding markets and cutting regulations.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
In Savannah: On a park bench in Chippewa Square, Forrest Gump, played by Tom Hanks, proclaims, “Life is like a box of chocolates.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026
The legend lives on from Chippewa on down Of the big lake, they called Gitche Gumee.
From Slate ● Nov. 10, 2025
Save America gave $15,000 to the country parties, donating $5,000 each to the Chippewa, Florence and Langlade county GOP.
From Salon ● Feb. 23, 2024
Al Ulbrickson sat quietly in the launch at the finish line, listening to the band on the Chippewa play “Bow Down to Washington.”
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
Central Michigan: Emanuel did not travel with the Chippewas to South Bend.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 16, 2023
The Chippewas took possession with 17.1 left and without any timeouts when Lamar Morna Jr. missed the second of two free throws.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 28, 2023
Lamar Norman Jr. missed a layup for the Chippewas with 17 seconds left.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 17, 2023
Michigan is 22-4 all-time against the Chippewas, but Central Michigan now has won three of seven meetings since 2002.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 29, 2022
These particulars, and others which may follow, apply to the Chippewas and the Ottawas around me; other tribes have other customs.
From Sketches in Canada, and rambles among the red men by Jameson, Mrs. (Anna)
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