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sachem † [< Algonk.] 
n. the chief of an Indian tribe.
See also: sagamore
- 1721 (1925) For this purpose their missionaries are constantly employed, frequent presents are made to the Sachems or King's of ye several Nations, and incouragement given for Inter-marriages between the French and Natives.
- 1845 When round the solemn council fire,/The sage and sachem hold a talk,/ And tell the braves in wild attire,/ To lift the buried tomahawk.
- 1960 Charlie . . . could have been a chief with sachems planning a nocturnal raid.
- 1721 (1925) For this purpose their missionaries are constantly employed, frequent presents are made to the Sachems or King's of ye several Nations, and incouragement given for Inter-marriages between the French and Natives.