potlatch
potlatch
Definition
☆ pot·latch (pät′lac̸h′)
noun
among some American Indians of the N Pacific coast,
- a winter festival
- a distribution or exchange of gifts during such a festival, often involving the squandering of the host's belongings
Etymology: < AmInd (Chinook) patshatl, gift
potlatch
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- priceless: What beautiful and priceless potlatches the affluent society will see - whether it likes it or not!
- on-line: Instead of being bought and sold, information will become freely available to everyone participating within the on-line potlatch.
