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Definition of Hominies
1. hominy [n] - See also: hominy
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hominies
Literary usage of Hominies
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Principles of Psychology by William James (1902)
"But Dr. hominies well remarks (Mental Evolution, etc., p. 351, note) that we
ought tirsi lo he sure that the actions are noi due to mere association A cat ..."
2. Collections by Massachusetts Historical Society (1871)
"Doctor Belknap, in his life of Lord De la Warre, adverting to the treaty with
the Chicka- hominies, says, " Though this transaction passed while Sir Thomas ..."
3. The Library of American Biography by Jared Sparks (1856)
"It laid the foundation of a peace with Powhatan, which lasted as long as his
life, and secured the friendly alliance of the Chicka- hominies, a brave and ..."
4. History of England from the Accession of James I. to the Outbreak of the by Samuel Rawson Gardiner (1883)
"... devise was an attack upon the Chicka- hominies for the purpose of enforcing
the payment of a corn tribute which had been for some time in abeyance. ..."
5. Virginia: A History of the People by John Esten Cooke (1883)
"... we shall see them harry the Chicka- hominies, hear volleys in the woods, and
witness an onset near Cold Harbour ending in an Indian rout. ..."
6. English Colonies in America by John Andrew Doyle (1889)
"... were among the most warlike of the Indian Peace with tribes, and though bound
to Powhatan by some lax tie hominies.< of military service, they were in ..."
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