Natchez
Americannoun
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Natchez
plural
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a port in SW Mississippi, on the Mississippi River.
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a member of an extinct Muskhogean Indian tribe once living on the lower Mississippi River.
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The lyrics mention muddy water and Natchez, Miss., and he adds wailing fills on the instrument officially known as a harmonica but which in this context is usually called a “harp.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
When his former owner’s nephew tried to claim him, George fled and found temporary safety among the Natchez, who later facilitated a deal with a trader to purchase George.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026
This stylistic approach allows Herbert to expertly avoid inadvertently selling Natchez itself, instead focusing on how this town’s peculiar relationship to an overwhelming past still lives inside those doing the selling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2026
Todd Carpenter, who lives in Natchez, Miss., could not be reached for comment.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 17, 2024
She coming home tonight from Natchez, and I hope she call.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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