name
Meaning 1
A First Nations chief.
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Usage: historical
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Standard Lemma guide
Cowessess
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name
Meaning 2
An Indian reserve of Saskatchewan, Canada (in full Cowessess Treaty 4 Indian reserve number 73)
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Synonyms: Cowessess 73
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noun
Meaning 3
A First Nations mixed tribe of Plains Cree, Saulteaux and Métis.
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Usage: plural, plural-only
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noun
Meaning 4
A First Nations band governing the tribe.
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Usage: plural, plural-only
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History
Etymology
* From Ojibwe Ka-wezauce . Literally, “Little Boy”; the name of the chief. * The tribe and the place were named after the chief.