Meaning of poundmaker | Babel Free

Definitions

1. One who makes buffalo pounds.
   Canada, US
2. A male or female given name. An occupational given name found in Plains Amerindian cultures.
3. A surname originating as an occupation. A Plains Amerind surname derived from the given name.

Examples

“A number of poundmakers have entered tribal history; their names are known and their deeds recounted. Such poundmakers include Loud Voice of the Plains Cree (Skinner 1914:525), and White Raven of the Assiniboin (Weekes 1948:16).”

“Specialists known as poundmakers supervised the construction of a pound and possessed spiritual powers that enabled them to "call a herd" in for the kill.”

“The best poundmakers in the band have done their work.”

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