Etymology

Tisquantum

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Today it means: The historic Native American man who served as a liaison between the Patuxet and the Pilgrims. Full definition →

Massachusett mosquantam8onk
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  1. Massachusett · derived frommosquantam8onk“anger, rage”
  2. English todayTisquantum

Usually derived from Massachusett mosquantam8onk (“anger, rage”)

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