English Explanatory Dictionary

jossakeed

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A prophet or medicine man among certain Native American peoples.

Word forms

jossakeed jossakeeds josakeed

Etymology

From Ojibwe, likely Ojibwe jaasakiid, third person singular subject changed conjunct of jiisakii (“s/he operates a shaking tent”).

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