Creek

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English

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Etymology

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  • As an English surname, from Creake in Norfolk, a variant of the noun crag (steep rugged cliff).
  • Also as an English surname, from the archaic noun cratch (crib, manger).
  • As a German surname, Americanized from Krieg (war, warfare), Krück, Kruck (see Krug (jug) and Krücke (crutch)), Krick.
  • As a Dutch surname, Americanized from Kreek (from the noun kreek (creek), see creek) and Kriek (from kriek (cherry)).
  • The Native American tribe name is likely shortened from Ocheese Creek.

Noun

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Creek (plural Creeks or Creek)

  1. One of a Native American tribe from the Southeastern United States, also known as the Muscogee.

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Proper noun

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Creek

  1. The Muskogean language of the Creek tribe.
  2. A surname.

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Adjective

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Creek (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to the Creek tribe.
    The chieftain was well versed in Creek history.

References

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  • Walker, Willard B. (2004). "Creek Confederacy Before Removal," in Raymond D. Fogelson (ed.), Handbook of North American Indians, Vol. 14: Southeast. Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institution.

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