olomuss
Malecite-Passamaquoddy
Etymology
From Proto-Algonquian *aθemwa.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈə.lə.muss/, [ˈʌ̽˧˦.lə.musː]
Noun
olomuss anim
Usage notes
The possessed form 'tolomussomol is rare; see 'temisol.
Declension
| Declension of olomuss [animate, -ok plural] | ||
|---|---|---|
| singular | plural | |
| unmarked / proximate | olomuss | olomussok |
| possessed | 'tolomussomol / 'temisol | 'tolomussom / 'temis |
| diminutive | olomussis | olomussisok |
See also
- 'temisol (“his/her pet dog”)
References
- Passamaquoddy-Maliseet language portal
- LeSourd, Philip S. (1993) Accent and Syllable Structure in Passamaquoddy, New York: Garland Publishing