peag

[ peeg ]

noun

1. wampum ( def 1 ).

peag

/ piːɡ /

noun

1. less common words for wampum

Word History and Origins

Origin of peag¹

1640–50, Americanism; shortening of wampumpeag

Word History and Origins

Origin of peag¹

shortened from Narraganset wampompeag wampum

Example Sentences

Thus the singular peag currency, or wampumpeag, which was found in circulation among the North American Indians by the early explorers, was esteemed for the purpose of adornment, as already mentioned....

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