Papers of the ... Algonquian Conference, Volume 8Carleton University, 1977 - Algonquian Indians |
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There are two basic patterns of equative clauses in Algonquian : ( 22 ) ( a ) verbalized predicate noun + subject ( in either order ) ( Plains Cree example ) kihči - mu hkuma niwiw big - knife - be - 3 from kihči - mu · hkuma ⚫n • The ...
There are two basic patterns of equative clauses in Algonquian : ( 22 ) ( a ) verbalized predicate noun + subject ( in either order ) ( Plains Cree example ) kihči - mu hkuma niwiw big - knife - be - 3 from kihči - mu · hkuma ⚫n • The ...
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pattern appears in Mitchif also . In this pattern the possessor functions as the predicate noun and the logical predicate noun is transposed to the right . šyã those my - pl dog ( 25 ) ni ya ne kik me I • Some comments on the structure ...
pattern appears in Mitchif also . In this pattern the possessor functions as the predicate noun and the logical predicate noun is transposed to the right . šyã those my - pl dog ( 25 ) ni ya ne kik me I • Some comments on the structure ...
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Besides learning about meaning we can also see how Algonquian peoples structure information , if we are willing to accept the idea that favoured conceptual patterns will be mirrored in patterns of word formation .
Besides learning about meaning we can also see how Algonquian peoples structure information , if we are willing to accept the idea that favoured conceptual patterns will be mirrored in patterns of word formation .
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Contents
INTRODUCTION | 1 |
Day National Museum of Man INDIAN PLACENAMES | 26 |
Rémi Savard Université de Montréal MYTHES ET COSMOLOGIES | 50 |
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