peace pipe

noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The olive branch, stands for the settlers, and the peace pipe, for Indigenous people, appear on top of the shield. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2023 That collection, said to include a mummified falcon from King Tut’s tomb and Sitting Bull’s peace pipe, likely included looted objects. Popular Mechanics, 10 Mar. 2023 The queen presided over the dedication ceremony, accepting a copy of the original petition and a red stone peace pipe from the delegation. Karin Wulf, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Jan. 2023 If there is any way to fire up the peace pipe, that is the way to do it. Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 21 Dec. 2022 Another tradition surrounding this matchup is the smoking of a peace pipe at halftime of their matchups by members of two junior honorary societies — Bucket and Dipper of Ohio State and Atius-Sachem of Illinois. Scott Horner, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2021 Another tradition surrounding this matchup is the smoking of a peace pipe at halftime of their matchups by members of two junior honorary societies — Bucket and Dipper of Ohio State and Atius-Sachem of Illinois. Scott Horner, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2021 Another tradition surrounding this matchup is the smoking of a peace pipe at halftime of their matchups by members of two junior honorary societies — Bucket and Dipper of Ohio State and Atius-Sachem of Illinois. Scott Horner, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2021 Another tradition surrounding this matchup is the smoking of a peace pipe at halftime of their matchups by members of two junior honorary societies — Bucket and Dipper of Ohio State and Atius-Sachem of Illinois. Scott Horner, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2021 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1760, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of peace pipe was in 1760

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“Peace pipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peace%20pipe. Accessed 1 Apr. 2023.

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