prop. n. 1. (Ethnol.) One of a tribe of Indians who formed part of the Five Nations. They formerly inhabited the valley of the Mohawk River. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. One of certain ruffians who infested the streets of London in the time of Addison, and took the name from the Mohawk Indians. [ Slang ] Spectator. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]