"'Namgis" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: 'Na̱mg̱is [alternative], Nimpkish [alternative]
Etymology: From Kwak'wala 'Na̱mg̱is. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|kwk|'Na̱mg̱is}} Kwak'wala 'Na̱mg̱is Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} 'Namgis pl (plural only)
  1. An indigenous nation, part of the Kwakwaka'wakw, in central British Columbia, on northern Vancouver Island. Tags: plural, plural-only

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