Cowessess

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English

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Etymology

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  • From Ojibwe Ka-wezauce [script needed]. Literally, Little Boy; the name of the chief.
  • The tribe and the place were named after the chief.

Proper noun

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Cowessess

  1. (historical) A First Nations chief.
  2. An Indian reserve in Saskatchewan, Canada (in full Cowessess Treaty 4 Indian reserve number 73)
    Synonym: Cowessess 73

Noun

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Cowessess pl (plural only)

  1. A First Nations mixed tribe of Plains Cree, Saulteaux and Métis.
  2. A First Nations band governing the tribe.