English Explanatory Dictionary

Cowessess

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A First Nations chief.
  2. An Indian reserve of Saskatchewan, Canada (in full Cowessess Treaty 4 Indian reserve number 73)
noun
  1. A First Nations mixed tribe of Plains Cree, Saulteaux and Métis.
  2. A First Nations band governing the tribe.

Word forms

Cowessess

Etymology

* From Ojibwe Ka-wezauce . Literally, “Little Boy”; the name of the chief. * The tribe and the place were named after the chief.

Synonyms

Cowessess 73
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