Blackfeet

/ˈblækfiːt/ noun

Definition

A Native American people (also spelled Blackfoot) originally from the northern Great Plains of the United States and Canada, or the plural of blackfoot as a description.

Etymology

From 'black' and 'feet,' either from the appearance of their moccasins or from the darkened earth where they traveled. The Blackfeet Nation is a federally recognized tribe.

Kelly Says

The Blackfeet Tribe is one of the largest Native American nations, with a rich history of buffalo hunting and horsemanship—and their name may refer to burned prairie grass darkening their footwear rather than skin color.

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