suckauhock en · NOUN
Etymology
Of Native American origin, probably Algonquian, origin. Roger Williams writes that "suck-" signifies "black"; compare Unami sëk- (“black”).
Meanings
- (rare, uncountable) Dark-coloured shell-money, used by Native Americans.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| suckanhock | alternative | lexicographic |