rain-in-the-face
Definition
Proper noun: - A historical figure: Rain-in-the-Face was a war chief of the Hunkpapa Lakota (Sioux). He is known for his participation in the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876, where Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer and his troops were defeated.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- Rain-in-the-Face was a respected Lakota leader.
- Historians often discuss the role of Rain-in-the-Face at the Little Bighorn.
Advanced Usage
- This term is used almost exclusively as the name of this specific historical individual. It is not used in a general or metaphorical sense.
Variants and Related Words
- Iromagaja (noun): This is a transliteration of his name in the Lakota language.
- Lakota chief (noun phrase): A general term for a leader of the Lakota people.
Synonyms
- Native American leader (noun phrase): A general term for a chief or figure of authority among Indigenous peoples of North America.
- War chief (noun phrase): A leader specifically in military matters.
Notes on Meaning
- The name "Rain-in-the-Face" is a direct English translation. It is a proper name and should always be capitalized.
- This word refers solely to the person. It does not describe weather or a physical state.
Noun
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a chief of the Sioux; he was with Sitting Bull and others at the Battle of Little Bighorn (1876) when General Custer's troops were massacred (1835-1905)
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