Chippewa

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English

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Etymology

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From Ojibwe ojibwe (Ojibwe)/ᐅᒋᑉᐌ, specifically an eastern dialect with a reduced initial vowel. Compare earlier Ojibwa. Attested in English from the mid 18th century.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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Chippewa (plural Chippewas or Chippewa)

  1. (US) A member of the Ojibwe people.

Derived terms

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Proper noun

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Chippewa

  1. (US) The Ojibwe language.
  2. Any of four rivers, one each in Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, and a river in Ontario.

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