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Chilcat

[ chil-kat ]

/ ˈtʃɪl kæt /

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noun, plural Chil·cats, (especially collectively) Chil·cat.

Origin of Chilcat

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45

Chilkat

or Chil·cat

[ chil-kat ]

/ ˈtʃɪl kæt /

noun, plural Chil·kats, (especially collectively) Chil·kat.

a member of an Indian people of the Pacific coastal area of southeastern Alaska belonging to the Tlingit group of Indians.

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for chilcat

No one will harm her, for the Chilcat warriors will protect her with their lives.
The Chief of the Ranges|H. A. Cody
Two Chilcat warriors went down before the fire of their muskets, which caused the others to hesitate for a few seconds.
The Chief of the Ranges|H. A. Cody
"Let the chief of the Ayana put aside his axe," the Chilcat responded.
The Chief of the Ranges|H. A. Cody
My Indians seemed not in the least shocked or surprised, explaining that it was only the remains of a Chilcat slave.
Travels in Alaska|John Muir

Klitonda firmly believed that Klota's spirit had visited him in the Chilcat camp, and freed him from the tree.
The Chief of the Ranges|H. A. Cody