Definitions for pipe of peace
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
pipe′ of peace′(n.)
a calumet; peace pipe.
Category: Anthropology
Origin of pipe of peace:
1685–95, Amer.
Princeton's WordNet
calumet, peace pipe, pipe of peace(noun)
a highly decorated ceremonial pipe of Amerindians; smoked on ceremonial occasions (especially as a token of peace)
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
Pipe of Peace
a pipe offered by an American Indian to one whom he wishes to be on good terms with.
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