Excerpt from A Dictionary of the Otchipwe Language, Explained in English: This Language Is Spoken by the Chippewa Indians, as Also by the Otawas, Potawatamis and Algonquins, With Little Difference; For the Use of Missionaries, and Other Persons Living Among the Above Mentioned Indians
Aiad, s. Am. Being. Any'arii; object; pl. 'az'adg.i-ki§chi aiaa, a; great, large, big both-o? Per sons and animals.) grown persons; also, great noble folks.
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Bishop Frederic Baraga was Chief among the Lake Superior area missionaries 1797-1868). Baraga, beginning in 1830, devoted thirty- six years of his life to the Ojibwa and Ottawa, chiefly at L'Anse (Michigan) on Keweenaw Bay. The narrative of his career is one long record of heroic sacrifice. His great grammar and dictionary is the accepted standard for the Ojibway language. The highly developed Ojibway language represents an organic understanding of nature. Many Ojibway words come from the natural sounds of the living forest. Frederick Baraga was the first linguist to study the Ojibway language
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a dictionary of the Otchipwe language, which was spoken by the Ojibwe people of North America. However, it is more than just a list of words; it is also a valuable resource for understanding the history and culture of the Ojibwe people. In addition to providing definitions for over 15,000 words, the dictionary also includes information on grammar, pronunciation, and usage. This makes it an essential tool for anyone interested in learning or teaching the Otchipwe language. The author, a missionary, spent several years working with the Ojibwe people, and his deep understanding of their language and culture is evident in this work. The dictionary is a testament to the richness and complexity of the Otchipwe language, and it is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Ojibwe culture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333907815_0
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