sagamore
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of sagamore
1605–15, < Eastern Abenaki sὰkəmα < Proto-Algonquian *sa˙kima˙wa; cf. sachem
Example Sentences
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Madockawando and the dignitaries of the Abenaqui tribe made it their council hall, the white sagamore presiding.
From The Chase of Saint-Castin and Other Stories of the French in the New World by Catherwood, Mary Hartwell
Because he sits alone every night by his fire," said Madockawando's daughter; "there is too much talk about the sagamore.
From The Chase of Saint-Castin and Other Stories of the French in the New World by Catherwood, Mary Hartwell
Only the sagamore was strictly confined, being ironed and placed in the same dungeon which Joy had occupied.
From The Knight of the Golden Melice A Historical Romance by Adams, John Turvill
"You must not follow me, sagamore," she remonstrated, as with a child.
From The Chase of Saint-Castin and Other Stories of the French in the New World by Catherwood, Mary Hartwell
His sway as grand sagamore of the Micmac nation extended from Gaspe to Cape Sable.
From Glimpses of the Past History of the River St. John, A.D. 1604-1784 by Raymond, W. O. (William Odber)
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