POTLATCH


Meaning of POTLATCH in English

■ noun (among some North American Indian peoples) a ceremonial feast at which possessions are given away or destroyed to display wealth or enhance prestige.

■ verb hold a ~.

Origin

Chinook Jargon, from Nootka p'ačitł 'make a gift at a ~'.

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