Definition of Sagamore

1. Noun. A chief of a North American tribe or confederation (especially an Algonquian chief).

Exact synonyms: Sachem
Generic synonyms: Indian Chief, Indian Chieftain

Definition of Sagamore

1. n. The head of a tribe among the American Indians; a chief; -- generally used as synonymous with sachem, but some writters distinguished between them, making the sachem a chief of the first rank, and a sagamore one of the second rank.

Definition of Sagamore

1. an Algonquian Indian chief [n -S]

Medical Definition of Sagamore

1. 1. [Cf. Sachem] The head of a tribe among the American Indians; a chief; generally used as synonymous with sachem, but some writters distinguished between them, making the sachem a chief of the first rank, and a sagamore one of the second rank. "Be it sagamore, sachem, or powwow." 2. A juice used in medicine. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sagamore

safter
saftest
sag
sag
saga
sagacious
sagaciously
sagaciousness
sagaciousnesses
sagacities
sagacity
sagacity
sagaman
sagamen
sagamore (current term)
sagamore (current term)
sagamores
saganash
saganashes
sagapenum
sagas
sagathies
sagathy
sagbut
sagbuts
sage
sage
sage-green
sagebrush
sagebrushes

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