Meanings
nounjossakeed (plural jossakeeds)
plural jossakeeds · alternative josakeed
- A prophet or medicine man among certain Native American peoples.
Origin
- Ojibwejaasakiid
- Englishjossakeed
From Ojibwe, likely Ojibwe jaasakiid, third person singular subject changed conjunct of jiisakii (“s/he operates a shaking tent”).
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APA
jossakeed. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/jossakeed
MLA
“jossakeed.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/jossakeed. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “jossakeed,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/jossakeed.
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