Canonicus
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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When this was found Canonicus and Mantonomi agreed to let the company have lands, and soon the new settlement was made and named Providence, in recognition of God's care of him during his journey.
From Historic Shrines of America Being the Story of One Hundred and Twenty Historic Buildings and the Pioneers Who Made Them Notable by John T. (John Thomson) Faris
Canonicus regarded the newly-arrived English with great jealousy, and was particularly annoyed by the friendly relations existing between them and the Wampanoags.
From King Philip Makers of History by John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
Canonicus, on the other hand, rescued the captives taken from the boat, and restored them to their friends.
From King Philip Makers of History by John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
Would not Canonicus have led the white men to the spot, and there recounted the traditions of his people?
From Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast by Samuel Adams Drake
Canonicus had no wish to meet a foe who was thus prompt for the encounter.
From King Philip Makers of History by John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
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