pipe of peace
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of pipe of peace
An Americanism dating back to 1685–95
Example Sentences
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Wright received the conquered Spokane chiefs in council with some the pipe of peace was smoked.
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The Ottawas came down to the beach, to salute them with a discharge of guns; and, on landing, they were presented with the pipe of peace.
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In the vacant space in the centre, the pipe of peace was raised on two forked sticks about six or eight inches from the ground, and under it the down of the swan was scattered.
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This was the "pipe of peace" and meant that they would do us no harm, and we were not to harm them.
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They stopped more than one night, however, for after tea Blair walked in to see the Rev. Archibald for a last talk and a pipe of peace.
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