poundmaker

Speech parts

1. poundmaker - Noun

2. Poundmaker - Proper noun

Meaning

poundmaker (plural poundmakers)

(Canada, US, Amerind culture) One who makes buffalo pounds.

A male or female given name. An occupational given name found in Plains Amerindian cultures.

A surname originating as an occupation. A Plains Amerind surname derived from the given name.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

During June 1884, the Plains Cree leaders Big Bear citation and Poundmaker citation were independently formulating their complaints, and subsequently held meetings with Riel. Source: Internet

Gabriel Dumont fled to the United States, while Riel, Poundmaker and Big Bear surrendered. Source: Internet

Big Bear and Poundmaker each were convicted and received a three-year sentence. Source: Internet

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