Reconstruction:Proto-Algonquian/melwi-

This Proto-Algonquian entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Algonquian

Etymology

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Particle

*melwi-

  1. good, well
  2. very

Descendants

  • Central Algonquian:
    • Cree: ᒥᔪ (miyo)
    • Fox: menwi-
    • Ojibwe: mino-
  • Eastern Algonquian:
    • Abenaki: medaw-, môtaw-
    • Malecite-Passamaquoddy: woli-
    • Mi'kmaq: maw
    • Unami: wëli, wëli-

References

  • Hewson, John (2017), “melwi-”, in Proto-Algonquian Online Dictionary, Carleton University, School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies
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