Chilcat

[ chil-kat ]

/ ˈtʃɪl kæt /

Origin of Chilcat

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45

[ chil-kat ]

/ ˈtʃɪl kæt /

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

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