pawnee

noun, adj — 3 senses

pawnee

nounalso spelled Pawnee

Etymology From pawn + -ee.

1

Law One or to whom a pledge is delivered as security one who takes anything in pawn.

Related terms
brandy pawnee

Pawnee

adj

/ˈpɔːniː/

Etymology Borrowing from French Pani, from Algonquin pani, either from Winnebago pa꞉ní or Chiwere pányi.

1

Relating to the Pawnee people or language.

Pawnee

noun

Etymology Borrowing from French Pani, from Algonquin pani, either from Winnebago pa꞉ní or Chiwere pányi.

1

A person of Pawnee origin or descent.

Derived terms
Pawnee City, Pawnee County, Pawnee Rock
Related terms
paw, paw ⁠

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