Henry Rowe Schoolcraft

A Life on the American Frontiers: Collected Works of Henry Schoolcraft


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Mishi´minâ´bo. See cider.

      To approach, v. Piezha.

      Approacher, s. Puhizhad.

      April, s. Paibokâidagiming Gizis.

      Archer, s. Ainuhaid.

      Ardent spirits. See Brandy.

      To arise from lying posture, Onish´ka.

      To arise from a sitting posture, Puzzigwi.

      Arm, of the body, Onik´.

      Arms, weapons, Oshwi´winun. Plu.

      Armband, s. Gitchi´waibizzoon.

      Around, ad. Kiwitâ´jei.

      To arrive, by land, Tak´wishin.

      To arrive, by water, Miz´hugâ.

      Arrow, blunt headed, Bik´wuk.

      Arrow, spear pointed, Ussowân´.

      Art, thou art, Ki Dyâ.

      Artichoke, s. Ushkibwâ´.

      Ash tree, s. Wisugâk´. Bitterwood.

      Ashes, s. Pingwi´. This word is without number.

      Ashamed, a. Agudji.

      To ascend, v. Ukwan´dowai.

      Ashore, put ashore, Kikubâ.

      Ashore, near the shore, Chigâ´bik.

      To ask, v. Kugwai dwai.

      Asker, s. Kai´gwaidwaid.

      Aspect, of things animate, Aizhinâ´goozzi.

      Aspect, of things inanimate, Aizhinâ´gwuk.

      Aspen, s. Aizâ´di.

      Assassin, s. Naizhiwaid.

      Assemblage, s. Mamawiedding.

      Assent, s. Nuh koodum.

      To assent, v. E kido.

      To assist, v. Widôkâ´zoo.

      Assistant, s. Waidokâ´zood.

      At, prep. Cheeg.

      Atmosphere, s, Gi´zhig.

      Atom, s. Bâpish.

      To attack, v. Mow´inai.

      To attain, v. Gushkiai´wizzi.

      Attainment, s. ——win.

      Attire, s. See apparel.

      Avaricious, a. Suzzai gizzi.

      Avarice, s. —— win.

      To avenge, v. Azhitow´iewai.

      Avenger, s. Iazhitowiewaid.

      August, s. Monô´mini, Gizis. Rice Moon.

      Aunt, uncle’s wife, or father’s sister, Nizhigwoos´.

      Aunt, mother’s sister. Ninwishai´.

      Aurora borealis, Jiby nimi iddiwug. Dancing ghosts.

      Autumn, s. Tagwâ gi.

      Next autumn, Tagwâgig´.

      Last autumn, Tagwâgoong´.

      To authorize, v. Inugimâ´.

      Authority, s. ——win.

      Awake, a. Gooshkooz´zi.

      Away, ad. Ningood´ji.

      Awkward, a. Namu´nji.

      Awl, s. Migôs´.

      —— s. dim. —— ais.

      —— s. der. —— ish.

      —— s. local, —— ing.

      —— s. dim. & der. —— aisish.

      —— s. dim. der. & loc. —— aisishing.

      Axe, s. Wagâ´kwut.

      —— s. dim. —— ais.

      —— s. der. —— ish.

      —— s. local, —— ing.

      —— s. dim. & der. —— aisish.

      —— s. dim. der. & loc. —— aisishing.

      B.

      To babble, v. Ozâmidôn, or Kâgidooshkai.

      Babble, s. Ozâmidôniwin, or Kâgidooshkaiwin.

      Babbler, s. Kâgidooshkid.

      Babe, baby, Abbinôji.

      This is the term for child. A male child is usually denominated Pinai´shi, (bird,) during its infancy.

      Bachelor, s. Pizhishigôwizzi.

      This term being in the animate form, is not indicative of sex, and strictly indicates an unmarried, (or uncoupled) person.

      Back, s. Opik´wun.

      Backbone, s. Tuttagâ´gwun.

      Backwards, ad. Uzhai.

      To step backwards, v. Uzhaigâ´bôwi.

      Bacon, s. Kôkôsh Wiôs. Hog flesh.

      Bad, a. animate, Mud ji.

      — a. inanimate, Monâ´dud.

      Badger, s. Missukâkud´jish.

      Bag, s. Mush´kimoot.

      — s. dim, —— ais.

      — s. dim & der, —— aisish.

      — s. local, —— ong. Implying in the bag.

      Bait, for animals, Mijimikunjigun.

      Balance, s. Tibâbishkôjigun.

      A compound derivative from the words equal, cord, and instrument.

      Baldheaded, Wâshkain´dibai.

      Bald Eagle, Wabizhuk´wai.

      Ball, metallic, Unwi´.

      — wooden, Pikwâ´kwut.

      Balsam of fire tree, Shingooban´dug.

      Balsam, s. Pigiuan´dug.

      Band, s. Pizoon´.

      Banner, s. Kikiwai´aoon.

      Bank of earth, Ishpakum´iga.

      Bandy legged, Wawushkigâ´dai.

      To baptise, v. Siginun´dowâ.

      Bare, (in body,) a. Pingwashâ´giddi.

      Barge, or boat, s. Millig´ôchiman, or Nabug´ôchiman.

      Any vessel intermediate in size and mode of construction, between a bark canoe and a ship. The first term is a derivative from tree and canoe, the second, from plank or board, and canoe.

      To bark, v. Migih´.

      This is a generic word for barking. The eagle derives its name from this word.

      Bark, of the birch tree, Wig´wos.

      Bark, of the bass, Wigood.

      Bark, of any other species, Wunagaik´.

      Bark dish, s. Onâ´gon.

      Applied to crockery.

      Bark sap dish, Nimibâ´gun.

      Bark box, s. Mukkuk´.

      Applied to any box, trunk, barrel, &c. also with a prefix, to a coffin.

      Bashful, a. Bakâdizzi.

      Basin,