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Chilcat

[ chil-kat ]

noun

, plural Chil·cats, (especially collectively) Chil·cat.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Chilcat1

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45

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Example Sentences

My Indians seemed not in the least shocked or surprised, explaining that it was only the remains of a Chilcat slave.

I got her in fair trade from her people, who were of the Coast and whose Chilcat totem stood at the head of a salt arm of the sea.

That they were Chilcat traders and plunderers he was well aware.

He understood why the son of the Chilcat chief should seek to obtain this maiden.

They wish to crawl like dogs at the feet of the Chilcat wolves.

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