- a variation of Chilkat.
Chilcat
Americannoun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of Chilcat
An Americanism dating back to 1835–45
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Many wore the native Chilcat blanket of ceremony made of the hair of the mountain goat.
From Where the Sun Swings North by Willoughby, Barrett
The greens and blues and yellows of his royal Chilcat blanket and dancing shirt set off his dark beard and dead-white skin.
From Where the Sun Swings North by Willoughby, Barrett
Wall, from what I hearn tell when I'm over at the Chilcat Cannery, Chief, you may get a chance to see a white woman at Katleean purty soon.
From Where the Sun Swings North by Willoughby, Barrett
We set out direct for Chilcat in the morning against a brisk head wind.
From Travels in Alaska by Muir, John
He, however, had been the pioneer over the Chilcoot and Chilcat passes.
From Burning Daylight by London, Jack
Toyatte had been an inveterate enemy and fighter of the Chilcats, but now, having joined the church, he wished to forget the past and bury all the hard feuds and be universally friendly and peaceful.
From Travels in Alaska by Muir, John
It was evident, however, that he mistrusted the proud and warlike Chilcats and doubted the acceptance of his friendly advances, and as we approached their village became more and more thoughtful.
From Travels in Alaska by Muir, John
The Chilcats are the most influential of all the Thlinkit tribes.
From Travels in Alaska by Muir, John
We promised them to eat Indian food and in every way behave like good Chilcats.
From Travels in Alaska by Muir, John
She rubbed shoulders with Juneau and Wrangel men, and was jostled by wild-eyed Sticks from over the Passes, fierce Chilcats, and Queen Charlotte Islanders.
From A Daughter of the Snows by London, Jack
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