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What does Woothtakewahbitty mean in Comanche tribe language?
One translation: Counting Coup Another translation: To come bust you one.
What is the country of origin of the word coup as it is used in the phrase counting coup?
'Coup' is a French origin loan word into English, as I'd say you are aware since you classified the question in 'French to English'. While the word 'coup' in the phrase 'counting coup' is still the same loan word from French as is used in 'coup d'etat', for example, the phrase 'counting coup' is of English origin.
Is it coup or coupe?
A "coup" is pronounced "koo", and is a successful move or act. A "coupe" is an automobile, a car, and is pronounced "coop."
What did the Indians call the feat of touching enemies during battle?
couning coup
How do you pronounce coup?
Coup is short for coup d'état, it is pronounced "koo". See the link below.
What is counting coup?
American Indians counted coup in combat. Touching the enemy with your spear or hatchet and that earned you points. Warriors had a coup stick which was decorated with feathers and scalps.
What is it called when a group of military leaders take over a country?
It's usually called a "coup d'etat", or simply "a coup".
What is a military government called after a coup?
Junta (pronounced hoon ta)
What is a change of government caused by the group taking control by force?
This is known as a coup, pronounced to rhyme with moo. It can also be known as a military coup.
What is it called when there's a touching of an enemy instead of killing him?
counting ceeThe Native Americans practiced counting coup: See the related link below:
What is a coup stick?
Counting coup was a battle practice of Native Americans of the Great Plains. A nonviolent demonstration of bravery, it consisted of touching an enemy warrior, with the hand or with a coup stick, then running away unharmed. Risk of injury or death was involved, should the other warrior respond violently. The phrase "counting coup" can also refer to the recounting of stories about battle exploits. It can also involve stealing items from the enemy. The term is of French origin from the verb couper, which means literally to cut, hit or strike. The expression can be seen as referring to "counting strikes". Coups were recorded by notches in the coup stick, or by feathers in the headdress of a warrior who was rewarded with feathers for an act of bravery. Counting coup was referred to in the Star Trek: The Next Generation first season episode, "Code of Honor".
How do you pronounce the word coup?
It is pronounced like "coo" with the p silent.
