Canonicus
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Presently the signal was given, the drums were beaten, the trumpets sounded, and immediately the "Canonicus" led the proud procession, followed by a long line of steamers and transports which gracefully rounded into line.
From The Flag Replaced on Sumter A Personal Narrative by Spicer, William A.
Canonicus had brought over to his cause one of the minor chiefs of Massasoit, named Corbitant.
From King Philip Makers of History by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)
They tried to persuade the Narragansetts to join them, but Roger Williams, who lived among them, persuaded Canonicus, their chief, to refuse.
From The Greater Republic A History of the United States by Morris, Charles
At length, after having encountered much hardship and surmounted many perils, he arrived at the imperial residence of Canonicus.
From King Philip Makers of History by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)
Would not Canonicus have led the white men to the spot, and there recounted the traditions of his people?
From Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast by Drake, Samuel Adams
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