Definition of "toqui" []

• A Mapuche war chief. (noun)

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• "The distinguishing badge of the toqui is a kind of battle-axe, made of marble or porpyhry."
• "The toqui exercises his discretionary authority as long as a war lasts, or as long as he is successful, or the medicine-men support him."
• "In cases of immanent danger, a war chief, or toqui, was chosen by a general council, at which the aillaragues would be as fully represented as possible."