Reconstruction:Proto-Algonquian/mesesa·hka

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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Noun

*mesesa·hka anim

  1. horsefly

Descendants

  • Central Algonquian:
    • Cree: ᒥᓯᓵᕁ (misisaahk), ᒥᓯᒑᕁ (misicaahk)
    • Ojibwe: mizizaak
  • Eastern Algonquian:
    • Abenaki: massakwa
    • Malecite-Passamaquoddy: psosahq, 'sosahq
    • Mi'kmaq: musoq
    • Unami: sësaw

References

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