Where does “sëkhatàkw” come from?
sëkhatàkw (Unami) comes from Unami sëk-, from Proto-Algonquian *mahkate·-.
sëkhatàkw (Unami): a black string, rope, or cord
Definitions
- a black string, rope, or cord
Ancestry of “sëkhatàkw”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unami | sëk- | black |
| 2 | Proto-Algonquian | *mahkate·- | — |