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Historical Examples
The adjectivals employed in the composition of Algonkin names are very numerous, and hardly admit of classification.
The Composition of Indian Geographical Names J. Hammond Trumbull
In a large number of these villages the Algonkin language was spoken.
The Country of the Neutrals James H. Coyne
From the Algonkin word meaning “real adders” with French suffix.
Man, Past and Present Agustus Henry Keane
Addition of no slight importance have been made to the Algonkin group.
Opuscula Robert Gordon Latham
The Algonkin myth in its most extended form describes the earth maiden as becoming a mother through being looked at by the sun.
Creation Myths of Primitive America Jeremiah Curtin
It has no resemblance to the word for fire in pure Algonkin.
The Myths of the New World Daniel G. Brinton
It lies within the Algonkin area, surrounded by Algonkins, but not itself Algonkin.
The Natural History of the Varieties of Man Robert Gordon Latham
Lond., 58, 1856 (stated to be Algonkin rather than aught else).
Indian Linguistic Families Of America, North Of Mexico John Wesley Powell
At one time the head of the Algonkin confederacy was an Iroquois chieftain.
The Natural History of the Varieties of Man Robert Gordon Latham
Algonkin is a word derived from the “Algommequin” of Champlain.
Pioneers in Canada Sir Harry Johnston
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