Cochise

¹

[ koh-chees ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a prehistoric American Indian culture of southeastern Arizona, dating from around 9000 b.c.

Cochise

²

[ koh-chees ]

noun

1. c1815–74, a chief of the Chiricahua Apaches.

Cochise

/ -ˈtʃiːz; kəʊˈtʃiːs /

noun

1. Cochise1874MApachePOLITICS: chief died 1874, Apache Indian chief

Word History and Origins

Origin of Cochise¹

Named after Cochise County, Arizona

Example Sentences

Police say Ronald Lee Syvrud, 66, of Cochise County, has made death threats against Trump in social media posts over the past fortnight.

From BBC

In Arizona, the attorney general indicted the election board members in Cochise County, Arizona who refused to certify after the 2022 election – that prosecution is ongoing.

From Salon

Cochise County officials in southern Arizona are facing criminal charges for refusing to certify the 2022 midterm election results.

From Seattle Times

A grand jury indicted Cochise County Supervisors Peggy Judd and Tom Crosby in November on one count each of conspiracy and interference with an election officer.

From Seattle Times

Marra resigned after refusing to help with a hand count of 2022 midterm ballots demanded by the GOP majority on the Cochise County board, saying it would be illegal for her to do so.

From Seattle Times