Results for sachem
Definitions of sachem:
part of speech: noun
The head in civil affairs of a N. American Indian tribe, the chief being leader in war.
part of speech: noun
A chief among some of the Indian tribes of N. America.
part of speech: noun
Usage examples for sachem:
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Indignantly the chief exclaimed: How can the sachem at the fort dare to exact a tax from us!
"Peter Stuyvesant, the Last Dutch Governor of New Amsterdam", John S. C. Abbott -
After what you have said about the Sachem I'll join you.
"Ranching for Sylvia", Harold Bindloss -
He never became a sachem but remained always the most respected and powerful leader in the Long House.
"Cardigan", Robert W. Chambers