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Uncas

[ uhng-kuhs ]

/ ˈʌŋ kəs /

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noun

"the Circler", 1588?–1683?, Mohegan leader.

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uncanny valley, uncanonical, uncap, uncapable, uncared-for, Uncas, uncase, uncaused, unceasing, unceasingly, uncensored

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How to use Uncas in a sentence

At a little distance in advance stood Uncas, his whole person thrown powerfully into view.
The Last of the Mohicans|James Fenimore Cooper
Uncas, boy, you waste the kernels by overcharging; and a kicking rifle never carries a true bullet.
The Last of the Mohicans|James Fenimore Cooper
Uncas, call up your father; we have need of all our we'pons to bring the cunning varmint from his roost.
The Last of the Mohicans|James Fenimore Cooper
All eyes now were turned on Uncas, who stood leaning against the ragged rock, in immovable composure.
The Last of the Mohicans|James Fenimore Cooper

When Uncas had brained his first antagonist, he turned, like a hungry lion, to seek another.
The Last of the Mohicans|James Fenimore Cooper