Canonicus
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The Governor put them away in the pantry with his other curios, and sent Canonicus a few bright new bullets and a little dose of powder.
From Comic History of the United States by F. Opper
Canonicus gave Roger the tract of land on which Providence now stands.
From Comic History of the United States by F. Opper
When Canonicus saw this he was badly scared, for he knew well what it meant.
From The Story of Our Country Every Child Can Read by Jesse Lyman Hurlbut
They immediately ceased all hostile demonstrations, and Canonicus remained after this, until his death, apparently a firm friend of the English.
From King Philip Makers of History by John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
Canonicus died, and Mi-an-to-no-mah, his nephew, who had helped him rule, became chief sachem.
From Boys' Book of Indian Warriors and Heroic Indian Women by Edwin L. (Edwin Legrand) Sabin
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