Narragansett
noun
a member of a North American Indian tribe of the Algonquian family formerly located in Rhode Island but now almost extinct.
Narragansetts
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pluralof Narragansett.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“For many years, the Narragansetts were visitors to a place that was theirs,” he said.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 27, 2021
His traditional enemies, the Narragansetts, held the opposite shore.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 18, 2018
The survivors were handed over to the Mohegans and Narragansetts, the Pequots’ traditional enemies who fought with the English.
From New York Times ● Jan. 16, 2017
If one was ruined, “It would not only be a loss to the Narragansetts, it would be a loss to the world,” said John Brown, the tribe’s historic preservation officer.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 9, 2015
It was suggested to him that he yield to the colonies, lest the Narragansetts be swallowed up by the English.
From Boys' Book of Indian Warriors and Heroic Indian Women by Edwin L. (Edwin Legrand) Sabin
