Sauk

The domain of the Sauk prior to 1650.

Meanings

Proper Noun

  • A tribe or group of Native Americans of the Eastern Woodlands culture group.
  • The lect (variously considered a language or a member of a group of dialects) spoken by these Native Americans.

Noun

  • Any member of this group of Native Americans.

Origin

  • From French Saki, from Fox Thâkîwa, itself from athâwâwi + neniwa.

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