pipe of peace
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of pipe of peace
An Americanism dating back to 1685–95
Example Sentences
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The pipe of peace was passed from hand to hand.
From Legends of The Kaw The Folk-Lore of the Indians of the Kansas River Valley by Voe, Carrie de
Then exchanging fills out of each other’s pouch, they literally smoked the pipe of peace together, and parted amid much cordial handshaking.
From Aletta A Tale of the Boer Invasion by Mitford, Bertram
Pike first made the Osage and Kaws smoke the pipe of peace and then held a council with the Pawnees.
From Explorers and Travellers by Greely, Adolphus W.
Then followed several addresses by the chiefs; offerings of dog meat to the flag "by way of sacrifice," and the smoking of the pipe of peace.
From Villages of the Algonquian, Siouan, and Caddoan Tribes West of the Mississippi by Bushnell, David Ives
A council was immediately assembled, white robes were thrown over our shoulders, and the pipe of peace introduced.
From Oregon and Eldorado or, Romance of the Rivers by Bulfinch, Thomas
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