powhatan

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powhatan Meaning of "powhatan"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) Indian chief and founder of the Powhatan confederacy of tribes in eastern Virginia; father of Pocahontas (1550?-1618)
  2. (n) a member of the Algonquian people who formerly lived in eastern Virginia
  3. (n) the Algonquian language of the Powhatan

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  • "Virtually, Pocahontas became the Powhatan symbol of peace, both as a child and as an adult," Daniel wrote.
    on Feb 10, 2007 By: Daniel Source: WVEC.com (subscription)

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