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Webster 1913 Edition


Mohawk

Mo′hawk

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Noun.
1.
(Ethnol.)
One of a tribe of Indians who formed part of the Five Nations. They formerly inhabited the valley of the Mohawk River.
2.
One of certain ruffians who infested the streets of London in the time of Addison, and took the name from the Mohawk Indians.
[Slang]
Spectator. Macaulay.

Webster 1828 Edition


Mohawk

MO'HAWK