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Pontiac   /pˈɑntiˌæk/  /pˈɑniˌæk/   Listen
Pontiac

noun
1.
Famous chief of the Ottawa who led an unsuccessful rebellion against the British (1715-1769).






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"Pontiac" Quotes from Famous Books



... those fearful scenes during the war, he stood erect and, pointing his long arm toward the southeast, said, "Ahneota fought Braddock. At Bushy Run his bullets made white men sleep, but Colonel Bouquet was wise and fooled Indians. Ahneota go with Pontiac, and cut off his gun so to hide it under his blanket and go inside Fort Detroit. He was a chief at Bloody Run. The French promise much. They make fool of Indian and tell him Great Father across big water had slept, but was awake and would come and help his friends, the red men, and bring ...
— Rodney, the Ranger - With Daniel Morgan on Trail and Battlefield • John V. Lane



Words linked to "Pontiac" :   Shawnee



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