sannup

noun

san·​nup ˈsa-nəp How to pronounce sannup (audio)
: a married male American Indian

Word History

Etymology

Eastern Abenaki sénαpe man, male human

First Known Use

1628, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sannup was in 1628

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Cite this Entry

“Sannup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sannup. Accessed 21 Mar. 2023.

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