DCHP-2
king DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
THIS ENTRY MAY CONTAIN OUTDATED INFORMATION, TERMS and EXAMPLES
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.