sachemdom en · NOUN
Etymology
From sachem + -dom.
Meanings
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The government or jurisdiction of a sachem.
1821-1822, Timothy Dwight, Travels in New-England and New-York Alexander, the eldest son of Massasoit, died a young man, and left the Sachemdom to Philip
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sachemdoms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |