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sachemdom

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The government or jurisdiction of a sachem.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 1821-1822, Timothy Dwight, Travels in New-England and New-York Alexander , the eldest son of Massasoit , died a young man , and left the Sachemdom to Philip

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History

Etymology

From sachem + -dom.