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  • noun Archaic form of Ojibwe.

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Examples

  • I conclude with a couple of words in Ojibway -- "Neezh kewaedoog, nin mah moo ya wah, kiche."

    A Norseman Died in Ontario 900 Years Ago 1938

  • "But the Ojibway is a devoted friend of ours," said a harsh voice over his shoulders.

    The Hunters of the Hills 1890

  • German developers with deep pockets have come to the fictional reserve of Otter Lake with an irresistible offer - to build a theme park called Ojibway World, which will mean money spent and jobs created.

    The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed PAULA CITRON 2011

  • I do not understand exactly the philosophy of it, but I gather that each sound has a symbol of its own, like shorthand, and that therefore even totally different languages -- such as Ojibway, the

    The Forest Stewart Edward White 1909

  • "The mind of the Ojibway is a fitful thing, but always it is wild and lawless.

    The Hunters of the Hills 1890

  • A public-health specialist, she collaborates on the books -- part of the CDC's Eagle Books brand -- with artist Patrick Rolo, from the Bad River Band of Ojibway.

    Stephanie Woodard: Wham! Pow! The CDC Goes to Comic-Con Stephanie Woodard 2010

  • And long before these settlers arrived, whitetails formed the very sinew and soul and sustenance of the first Americans — Ojibway and Shawnee, Seminole and Creek, Santee and Tuscarora.

    A Brief History of Venison (And Why You Should Eat It) 2009

  • Richard's memoir, One Native Life tells how he rediscovered Ojibway culture after a tough childhood.

    Podcast 2009

  • There were about 250 men in the raiding party, Ottawa and Ojibway Chippewa fighters from around Michilimackinac, at the northwest end of Lake Huron, and a few Canadian militia.

    George Washington’s First War David A. Clary 2011

  • There were about 250 men in the raiding party, Ottawa and Ojibway Chippewa fighters from around Michilimackinac, at the northwest end of Lake Huron, and a few Canadian militia.

    George Washington’s First War David A. Clary 2011

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