Shawnees

[ (shaw-neez) ]


A tribe of Native Americans who inhabited Ohio, Indiana, and other parts of the Middle West during the early nineteenth century. The most famous Shawnee leader was Tecumseh, who joined with the British against the Americans during the War of 1812.

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How to use Shawnees in a sentence

  • The Shawnees were yelling like demons and approaching to close range very cautiously, feeling out each rod of the ground.

    A Virginia Scout | Hugh Pendexter
  • I was within ten feet of him when he halted and shouted his name, and in their language called on the Shawnees to come to him.

    A Virginia Scout | Hugh Pendexter
  • I honestly believe the Shawnees are playing a game, that they are hoping the settlers are silly enough to think themselves safe.

    A Virginia Scout | Hugh Pendexter
  • You are safe from Indian attacks now the trader has told the Shawnees you are under his protection.

    A Virginia Scout | Hugh Pendexter
  • He went with me passively enough, and he did not speak until we had struck into the main trail of the Shawnees.

    A Virginia Scout | Hugh Pendexter