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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The white sagamore had never before come in full uniform to a private talk, and it was necessary to smoke half an hour before a word could be said.
From The Chase of Saint-Castin and Other Stories of the French in the New World by Catherwood, Mary Hartwell
"What new law has the sagamore made?" she inquired.
From The Chase of Saint-Castin and Other Stories of the French in the New World by Catherwood, Mary Hartwell
The noise occasioned by the movements of so large a party, and the conversation among them, prevented the approach of the sagamore being heard, especially as when he drew nearer he proceeded with more caution.
From The Knight of the Golden Melice A Historical Romance by Adams, John Turvill
Micmac sagamore; became a convert to Christianity in extreme old age.
From The Makers of Canada: Index and Dictionary of Canadian History by Various
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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