单词 | Pawnee Pict |
释义 | Definition of Pawnee Pict in English:Pawnee Pict(also Pawnee Pique) noun ˌpɔːniː ˈpɪkt rare, historical
OriginEarly 19th century; earliest use found in William Clark (1770–1838). From French Pani pique, Pani piqué from Pani + piqué pricked, tattooed. The origin of the second element is unknown, although an Otoe name with the literal meaning ‘spotted breast’ has been recorded. The more usual name for this band in Chiwere and Dhegiha languages was one meaning ‘black bear Pawnee’. The form Pawnee Pict arises by assimilation to Pict adjective. Definition of Pawnee Pict in US English:Pawnee Pict(also Pawnee Pique) nounˌpɔːniː ˈpɪkt rare, historical
OriginEarly 19th century; earliest use found in William Clark (1770–1838). From French Pani pique, Pani piqué from Pani + piqué pricked, tattooed. The origin of the second element is unknown, although an Otoe name with the literal meaning ‘spotted breast’ has been recorded. The more usual name for this band in Chiwere and Dhegiha languages was one meaning ‘black bear Pawnee’. The form Pawnee Pict arises by assimilation to Pict [adjective]. |
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