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Potlatch
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What's The Definition Of Potlatch?Synonyms | Synonyms for Potlatch: Related Terms | Find terms related to Potlatch: See Also | Potlatch In Webster's Dictionary \Pot"latch`\, n. [Chinook potlatch, pahtlatch, fr.
Nootka pahchilt, pachalt, a gift.]
1. Among the Kwakiutl, Chimmesyan, and other Indians of the
northwestern coast of North America, a ceremonial
distribution by a man of gifts to his own and neighboring
tribesmen, often, formerly, to his own impoverishment.
Feasting, dancing, and public ceremonies accompany it.
2. Hence, a feast given to a large number of persons, often
accompanied by gifts. [Colloq., Northwestern America]
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