Werowance
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Werowance is a noun meaning (historical) A chief of an American Indian tribe in colonial Virginia and Maryland.
Meaning
(historical) A chief of an American Indian tribe in colonial Virginia and Maryland.
Example Sentences
they boldly demanded what we were, and what we would; but after many circumstances they seemed very kinde, and directed us to Accomack, the habitation of their Werowance, where we were kindly intreated.
they stirred not from vs, but walked vp and downe, by and amongst vs, the best of them inquiring for our Weroance or king, with whom they would gladly consult to know the occasion of our comming thither […]
Word Forms
- werowances
- weroance
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include waivode, wardholder, chief, chiefry, woon, cacique.
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