CHOCTAWS

Noun

Choctaws

plural of Choctaw

Source: Wiktionary


Choc"taws, n. pl.

Definition: ; sing. Choctaw. (Ethnol.) A tribe of North American Indians (Southern Appalachian), in early times noted for their pursuit of agriculture, and for living at peace with the white settlers. They are now one of the civilized tribes of the Indian Territory.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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