Definitions
Sorry, no definitions found. You may find more data at chippewas.
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word Chippewas.
Examples
-
(anglicized in the term Chippewas), formerly one of the most powerful and warlike nations in the north-west, embracing many bands, and ranging over an immense territory, extending along the shores of Lakes Huron,
The Indian Question (1874) Francis Amasa Walker 1868
-
A 39-yard field goal attempt by Rick Albreski with one minute left to play sailed wide left as the Huskies pushed the Chippewas from the top spot in the MAC West Division.
-
Ojibways (commonly called Chippewas) -- the hereditary enemies of the
Legends of the Northwest Hanford Lennox Gordon 1878
-
We passed through endless fields of wild rice, and witnessed its harvest by the Chippewas, which is a most interesting and picturesque scene.
-
The Chippewas are a numerous people inhabiting the country north of Lake
Heroes and Hunters of the West Comprising Sketches and Adventures of Boone, Kenton, Brady, Logan, Whetzel, Fleehart, Hughes, Johnson, &c. John Frost 1829
-
I augured well from all I heard respecting it, as coming from the Indians, and was resolved to follow it up zealously, by cultivating the best understanding with this powerful and hitherto hostile tribe, namely the Chippewas, or, as they call themselves,
Personal Memoirs of a Residence of Thirty Years with the Indian Tribes on the American Frontiers Henry Rowe Schoolcraft 1828
-
This was the origin of that tribe who call the Chippewas
Personal Memoirs of a Residence of Thirty Years with the Indian Tribes on the American Frontiers Henry Rowe Schoolcraft 1828
-
The game against the Chippewas will be the final tune-up before the Spartans open up the Big Ten season with a three-game home set against Iowa next weekend.
-
This is an easy pick because the Chippewas were the only MAC team to win their bowl.
Rivals.com: College Football News, Schedules and Scores Headlines 2010
-
Ned had grown up with Ojibway Indians, also called Chippewas, in the woods of Wisconsin.
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.