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Meaning of werowance | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A chief of an American Indian tribe in colonial Virginia and Maryland.

historical

Examples

“they stirred not from vs, but walked vp and downe, by and amongst vs, the best of them inquiring for our Weroance or king, with whom they would gladly consult to know the occasion of our comming thither […]”
“they boldly demanded what we were, and what we would; but after many circumstances they seemed very kinde, and directed us to Accomack, the habitation of their Werowance, where we were kindly intreated.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

werowansqua Werra Werre Werrett Werri Beach Werribee

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