DCHP-1 Online
king 
1 n. an Indian chief.
- 1778 Here I met a large party of the Killistinoe and Assinipoil Indians, with their respective kings and families.
- 1824 (1931) Nearly the whole of the Furs got now at this place pass through the hands of [the] . . . King or Chief of the Chinooks at Point George. . . .
- 1927 "Did you see King Freezy . . . the big tyee, or head man . . . ?"
2 n. Maritimes See quote.
- 1965-66 The oldest ship fisherman in each harbour was often called "the King" a clear indication of the kind of authority he wielded
3 n. a Chinook salmon.
See also: Chinook salmon king salmon
- 1778 Here I met a large party of the Killistinoe and Assinipoil Indians, with their respective kings and families.