Reconstruction:Proto-Algonquian/či·ma·ni

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

Noun

*či·ma·ni

  1. canoe, boat

Descendants

  • Central Algonquian:
    • Southern East Cree: ᒌᒫᓐ (ciimaan)
    • Northern East Cree: ᒌᒫᓐ (ciimaan)
    • Ojibwe: jiimaan (“canoe”)
    • Fox: chîmâni (“canoe”)
    • Miami: ciimaani (“paddle, oar”)
    • Potawatomi: jiman (“canoe”)
    • Atikamekw: tciman (“canoe”)

Further reading

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