Chippewa
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Chippewas,
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Chippewa
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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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It houses diverse wildlife, according to the Lake Chippewa Flowage Resort Association, such as frogs and salamanders, and - like the rest of the lake and its shoreline - is legally protected by state laws.
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
Al Ulbrickson sat quietly in the launch at the finish line, listening to the band on the Chippewa play “Bow Down to Washington.”
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
Central Michigan: Emanuel did not travel with the Chippewas to South Bend.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 16, 2023
The Chippewas took possession with 17.1 left and without any timeouts when Lamar Morna Jr. missed the second of two free throws.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 28, 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
Daniel Richardson threw a 17-yard scoring pass to Carlos Carriere with 2:07 left in the third to give the Chippewas a 16-14 lead after the failed extra-point attempt.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 8, 2022
These particulars, and others which may follow, apply to the Chippewas and the Ottawas around me; other tribes have other customs.
From Sketches in Canada, and rambles among the red men by Mrs. (Anna) Jameson
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