Mohican

noun — 3 senses

Mohican

noun

Etymology From their self-designation in Mahican [Term?] (literally “people of the estuary”), though the precise meaning and etymology have been debated. Doublet of Mahican and Mohegan; compare also Mohawk.

A member of this tribe; a Mohican.

A Mohegan.

Australia, UK A hairstyle where both sides are shaved, with the hair in the centre kept long and made to stand on end.

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