Canonchet

[ kuh-non-chet, -chit ]

noun

1. Nanuntenoo, died 1676, Narragansett leader: executed by colonists.

Example Sentences

Grants were awarded to install signs at a park in Westerly and along the Canonchet Nature Trail.

From Washington Times

In April, 1676, Chief Canonchet, of the Narragansetts, was captured and shot, and the following month the Indians were decisively defeated near the falls of the Connecticut.

From Project Gutenberg

As a return favor, the Indians presented the head of Canonchet, or Nanuntenoo, to the English council at Hartford, Connecticut.

From Project Gutenberg

In the above fashion perished, without a plea, "in the prime of his manhood," Canonchet of the Big Heart, last Grand Sachem of the Narragansetts.

From Project Gutenberg

It was known that Queen Wetamoo was with Canonchet, but not certainly that King Philip had "kenneled" there.

From Project Gutenberg