Chippewa
1 Americannoun
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Chippewas,
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Chippewa
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adjective
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Etymology
Origin of Chippewa
An Americanism dating back to 1665–75; dialect variant of Ojibwe očipwe·, a self-designation of uncertain meaning
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One such island in Wisconsin's Lake Chippewa is known as the Forty Acre Bog.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
Appearing in Chippewa Falls, Trump said his policies had helped farmers by lowering costs, expanding markets and cutting regulations.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
In Savannah: On a park bench in Chippewa Square, Forrest Gump, played by Tom Hanks, proclaims, “Life is like a box of chocolates.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026
The legend lives on from Chippewa on down Of the big lake, they called Gitche Gumee.
From Slate ● Nov. 10, 2025
God, running on that wooded trail in Chippewa Township, Pennsylvania, it fills her.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
Central Michigan: Emanuel did not travel with the Chippewas to South Bend.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 16, 2023
The Chippewas held a 44-32 advantage on the boards and pulled down 17 caroms off the offensive glass.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 29, 2022
The Chippewas plowed Bucknell for 287 rushing yards last week.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 22, 2022
The Chippewas got on the board when Daniel Richardson threw 10-yard touchdown to Joel Wilson to end a 12-play, 80-yard drive.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 17, 2022
Treaty at crossing of Red Lake river with Chippewas, and cession of Dakotah lands, October 2d.
From Fifty Years In The Northwest With An Introduction And Appendix Containing Reminiscences, Incidents And Notes by William Henry Carman Folsom
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