Roanoke
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹoʊənoʊk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Roanoke is a noun meaning (US, historical) White beads of low value made from shells, formerly used for ornaments and currency by Native Americans of colonial Virginia.
Meaning
(US, historical) White beads of low value made from shells, formerly used for ornaments and currency by Native Americans of colonial Virginia.
Example Sentences
The king of Machepungo was ordered to deliver over twice as much roanoke in graduated payments over the course of eight months.
Pohatan, King of Virgiania's habit all embroidered with shells, or Roanoke (p. 47); Virginian purses imbroidered with Roanoake (p. 51)
Cuscarawaoke, where is made so much Rawranoke or white beads that occasion as much dissention among the savages, as gold and silver amongst Christians […]
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rawranoke, rosary, rooke, roan, roach, rial.
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