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sachem †

[< Algonk.]

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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the chief of an Indian tribe.

See: sagamore

Quotations

1721

For this purpose their missionaries are constantly employed, frequent presents are made to the Sachems or King's of y^e several Nations, and incouragement given for Inter-marriages between the French and Natives.

1845

When round the solemn council fire,/The sage and sachem hold a talk,/ And tell the braves in wild attire,/ To lift the buried tomahawk.

1960

Charlie . . . could have been a chief with sachems planning a nocturnal raid.