Etymology

Peigan

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Today it means: A member of either of two the Blackfoot nations: Aamsskaapipikani (Blackfeet; South Peigan) or Aapatohsipikani ([North] Peigan) Full definition →

Blackfoot Piikáni
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  1. Blackfoot · derived fromPiikáni
  2. English todayPeigan

Ultimately derived from Blackfoot Piikáni, possibly through a language such as Muskogee or Apsalooke due to voicing of intervocalic /k/. Doublet of Piikani.

Words from the same roots

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Piikani

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