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from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun plural (Ethnol.) A tribe of Indians formerly inhabiting the valley of the Delaware River, but now mostly located in the Indian Territory.

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  • The shawanese, susquehannas, and delawares commit hostilities on Virginia and Pennsylvania, vii.

    Collections of the Massachusetts Historical Society 1792

  • 11 Comments i went with syracuse. why you ask? delawares biggest mistake was having a guitar player at the beginning when there in fact is no guitar chords until the full band kicks in. i also like syracuses geek factor... and dummers from both schools sucked.

    YesButNoButYes: Daily Debate 2007

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