Nez Perc'es \Nez" Per`c['e]s"\, pl.; sing. {Nez Perc['e]}. [F.,
pierced noses.] (Ethnol.)
A tribe of Indians, in the late 1800's mostly inhabiting
Idaho. They were involved under Chief Joseph, in the last
major battle of the Indian wars, attempting to resist being
moved to a reservation.
[1913 Webster +PJC]