# Appomattox

> English word · Noun · frequency rank #61,270

## Definitions
1. Alternative form of Appomattoc.

## Etymology
The river was named after the Appamatuck tribe of Native Americans (whose name is from Powhatan). The town was named after the county, which in turn was named after the river.

## Source
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