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Definition of Nipmuc in English: Nipmuc(also Nipmuck) adjective ˈnɪpmʌk Designating, of, or relating to the Nipmucs or their language.
noun ˈnɪpmʌk A member of any of several Algonquian-speaking North American Indian peoples formerly inhabiting parts of central Massachusetts and adjacent Connecticut and Rhode Island. Also, in later use: a member of any of several groups claiming decent from these.
OriginMid 17th century; earliest use found in Roger Williams. From Massachusett and Narragansett Neepmuck, Neepnet, perhaps a place name. Definition of Nipmuc in US English: Nipmuc(also Nipmuck) adjectiveˈnɪpmʌk Designating, of, or relating to the Nipmucs or their language.
nounˈnɪpmʌk A member of any of several Algonquian-speaking North American Indian peoples formerly inhabiting parts of central Massachusetts and adjacent Connecticut and Rhode Island. Also, in later use: a member of any of several groups claiming decent from these.
OriginMid 17th century; earliest use found in Roger Williams. From Massachusett and Narragansett Neepmuck, Neepnet, perhaps a place name. |