king

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1n.

an Indian chief.

Quotations

1778

Here I met a large party of the Killistinoe and Assinipoil Indians, with their respective kings and families.

1824

Nearly the whole of the Furs got now at this place pass through the hands of [the] . . . King or Chief of the Chinooks at Point George. . . .

1927

"Did you see King Freezy . . . the big tyee, or head man . . . ?"

2n. — Maritimes

See quote.

1965-66

The oldest ship fisherman in each harbour was often called "the King" a clear indication of the kind of authority he wielded

3n.

a Chinook salmon.