POWWOWS
Noun
powwows
plural of powwow
Source: Wiktionary
POWWOW
Pow"wow`, n.
1. A priest, or conjurer, among the North American Indians.
Be it sagamore, sachem, or powwow. Longfellow.
2. Conjuration attended with great noise and confusion, and often
with feasting, dancing, etc., performed by Indians for the cure of
diseases, to procure success in hunting or in war, and for other
purposes.
3. Hence: Any assembly characterized by noise and confusion; a noisy
frolic or gathering. [Colloq. U. S.]
Pow"wow`, v. i.
1. To use conjuration, with noise and confusion, for the cure of
disease, etc., as among the North American Indians.
2. Hence: To hold a noisy, disorderly meeting. [Colloq. U. S.]
POWWOW
Pow"wow`, n.
1. A priest, or conjurer, among the North American Indians.
Be it sagamore, sachem, or powwow. Longfellow.
2. Conjuration attended with great noise and confusion, and often
with feasting, dancing, etc., performed by Indians for the cure of
diseases, to procure success in hunting or in war, and for other
purposes.
3. Hence: Any assembly characterized by noise and confusion; a noisy
frolic or gathering. [Colloq. U. S.]
Pow"wow`, v. i.
1. To use conjuration, with noise and confusion, for the cure of
disease, etc., as among the North American Indians.
2. Hence: To hold a noisy, disorderly meeting. [Colloq. U. S.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition