Modoc

[ moh-dok ]

/ ˈmoʊ dɒk /

a member of an American Indian people belonging to the Lutuamian group and ranging from southern Oregon to northern California.

Example sentences from the Web for modoc

“Well, this knocks my plans all askew,” remarked the commander of the Modoc, when the boys came on deck.

Fenn Masterson's Discovery |Allen Chapman
Dashing the hat and shawl aside, and springing to his feet, he shouted, I am a Modoc.

Wigwam and War-path; Or the Royal Chief in Chains |A. B. (Alfred Benjamin) Meacham
I wish you to proceed at once to the Modoc country, and make one more effort for peace.

Wigwam and War-path; Or the Royal Chief in Chains |A. B. (Alfred Benjamin) Meacham
Astern of the Modoc was a small steam yacht, coming on at a swift speed.

Fenn Masterson's Discovery |Allen Chapman

We could see that Indian woman when she arrived in the Modoc camp, and could see them gather around her.

Wigwam and War-path; Or the Royal Chief in Chains |A. B. (Alfred Benjamin) Meacham