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Pontiac

pon·tiac

US/ˈpɑniˌæk/ uncommon

noun

1.

famous chief of the Ottawa who led an unsuccessful rebellion against the British (1715-1769)

Origin

Most places are named after Pontiac, a war chief, whose name is a borrowing of Ottawa Bwandiag.

Phrases

  • Pontiac fever

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