suckauhock

English

Alternative forms

• suckanhock (rare)

Etymology

Of Native American origin, probably Algonquian, origin. Roger Williams writes that "suck-" signifies "black"; compare Unami sëk- (“black”).

Noun

suckauhock (uncountable)

1. (rare) Dark-coloured shell-money, used by Native Americans.

See also

• wampum (white shells)
• seawan