Modoc
[moh-dok]
- a member of an American Indian people belonging to the Lutuamian group and ranging from southern Oregon to northern California.
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The Modoc was delighted with it, and gave it her doll at once.
The Letters Of Mark Twain, Volume 2, 1867-1875Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
Fairchild and the Modoc guides were sent for, and a talk had.
Wigwam and War-path; Or the Royal Chief in ChainsA. B. (Alfred Benjamin) Meacham
They are talking in Modoc, and we may not know what they are saying.
Wigwam and War-path; Or the Royal Chief in ChainsA. B. (Alfred Benjamin) Meacham
He was better treated by them than any other of the Modoc messengers.
Wigwam and War-path; Or the Royal Chief in ChainsA. B. (Alfred Benjamin) Meacham
If it is the Modoc heart, it shall be done, replies the chief.
Wigwam and War-path; Or the Royal Chief in ChainsA. B. (Alfred Benjamin) Meacham