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Natchitoches

[ nak-i-tosh ]

/ ˈnæk ɪˌtɒʃ /

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noun

a city in NW Louisiana.

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Words nearby Natchitoches

natatorium, natatory, natch, Natchez, Natchez Trace, Natchitoches, nateglinide, nates, NATFHE, Nathalie, Nathan

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How to use Natchitoches in a sentence

I gave a Camanche and Tancard each a silk handkerchief, and a recommendation to the commandant at Natchitoches.
The Expeditions of Zebulon Montgomery Pike, Volume II (of 3)|Elliott Coues
He began his backward journey, fell desperately ill of a fever, and nearly died before reaching Natchitoches.
A Half Century of Conflict - Volume I|Francis Parkman
The Asinai extended as far east as the present city of Natchitoches (Nacogdoches).
The Medicine-Men of the Apache. (1892 N 09 / 1887-1888 (pages 443-604))|John G. Bourke
A trading post was established at Natchitoches, but the commercial results of the expedition to Mexico were slight.
The Colonization of North America|Herbert Eugene Bolton

In 1735, when Natchitoches was moved from the island in the Red River to the west bank of the stream, a quarrel ensued.
The Colonization of North America|Herbert Eugene Bolton