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    calumet

    calumet - Dictionary definition and meaning for word calumet

    Definition
    (noun) a highly decorated ceremonial pipe of Amerindians; smoked on ceremonial occasions (especially as a token of peace)
    Synonyms : peace pipe , pipe of peace
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Whenever the Indians sat down to negotiate business they would always smoke a pipe first to indicate that everyone would be honest. On this occassion they were negotiating for a bride: for the GAL YOU MET

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