Pas·sa·ma·quod·dy (p s  -m-kw d  )n. pl. Passamaquoddy or Pas·sa·ma·quod·dies 1. a. A Native American people formerly inhabiting parts of coastal Maine and New Brunswick along the Bay of Fundy, with present-day descendants in eastern Maine. The Passamaquoddy helped form the Abenaki confederacy in the mid-18th century. b. A member of this people. 2. The Algonquian language of the Passamaquoddy, dialectally related to Malecite. [Of Micmac origin.] |
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|