Chapter 16

Bahus,Pagus,UrbisItalic L.,Paese,Pays,PayzModern I.,ChoyoGreek D.,BajethAramic,HueboIberian,BohusPelagic,ByaScand, &c.Thread.HicoD.—HiloOscan,TricoGreek,HaguNepal—Hito,PitoMaya.Tobacco,CohibaO.CogiobaR.CohobaD.—DokhanArabic,TuhicaNuba.Turtle.IcotaG.IcoteaH.CabiniD.—Chucua,IcumaSanscrit,BocoBali.—CotosCumana.Two, or Second.Bem?—BiBask,BinusLatin,AmbiItalian.Three, or Third.Abem?Tame, Mild.MatumD.BoniatumO.—BonusLatin.Throne.DuchiM.Vine, Creeper.BejucoD.—Bixuco,BexucumO.,BochucoM. Grape-vine.Uveriu.UyerosM.—UvaItalian,VinieraCatalan,ZibiArabic,Ivy(pr Aivi) English.Vassal. See Laborer.[pg 251]Water.Ama.Bagua.—Primitive.MaAtlantes and Lybian,AmanModern Atlantes,AemonGaunch,MohuCopt,NamSiam,MaimArabic,BaluaPelagic,OmanOld Arabic,AmehAffadeh Negros,MazaCongo,KamaCorana,AsmaRomaic,AguaSpanish,AigoRomanic,Lagus,Lacus(lake) Latin and Celtic.—May,Mayu, Peru,NhamaPuris,Amuk,AhuaTzuluki,IiaChontal,Maya,AMexican,AguaVeragua,AkAtakapus,HayaShebay,AyaYarura,AhayEslen, &c.Woman, Wife.Inuya.Hita.Iti.BibiInara,Liani,Churon, Ey.—Several roots,Itisame asHitoman,—Bibiis wife D.GynaGreek,GuineOld French,NurinDesatir and Hindi,Cunica,Enaztia,ToyaBask D.,IonaPelagic,Zaita(girl) Bask,Zitta(bride) Sicilian,TanayaTedla Atlantic,Yuri,NinChinese Dialects,Ita,Itua, Oscan,GinHaikan,GinaAustralia,CuintaCongo,NuriuHindi,MachiniPolynesia;Ana,BianaOscan,PutaVenitian,Heana BeanaCeltic,Zitella(girl) Italian,NuraniPehlvi,ShinaCopt,WanitoKawi,Uxor(wife) Latin,Boba,ChuraSlavic Bulgar,BibyMalabar,MuchnIran,Keron(girl) Dorian Greek,KorizaRomanic, &c.—UitaCora,ZituaMexican,NuatituSaliva,EsenaMoxas,TiguyMuyzcas,TinioMaypuri,YatèMocobi,NikibAtakapus,Zina(girl) Othomi,WanitaUchi,IrasCumana,IraCoyba,NiaApalachi.White.Yuca,LucaA.—LeucasGreek,CaTuran,CasisScythian,ChunaBask,AlucaLezghi,CucuaAbask,—LuzaChacta,EluGalibi,LapacaMbaya,ZacoTotonaca,LucChili,YuracPeru,HacayaCado,UscaOzage,YutagaMocobi,ZacMaya.Wood or Tree.Maca,MapuA.ButosAc.—Maica ChimalaDialects.—KhaCircaz,MichaAbask,KhadOsset,TaimalaLezghi,MakiaOscan, (yet forest in Toscan.)GasHindi,GatzPehlvi,AgazTartar,CayuMalay,—CaOmagua and Guarani,CaaMbaya,KagAtakapas,CanchNachez,MangaAdaiz,AcaPeru,[pg 252]&c.Butosis likeBois(bua) French,Wood(Vud) English.War, Army.GuazavaraG.HuctuEy. Warrior.Vara.—Root same as in English and Gothic,GuerraItalian, &c.Wanderer.UmakuaEy.—OmuvaguSicilian.Wind or Air.BanzexD.—Primitive.BaudOld Arabic,BaoHindu,BadPersian,BauRuyaga,AndaiOscan,NabhaSanscrit,BentusAusonian,BanaKawi,HanemPelagic,AbkliaAbask,—EhecaMexican,AcateCora,PecoChetimacha, &c.West.SoraiaR.—WarabOld Arabic,Varapa,SarayaSanscrit,UropPelagic,HesperGreek,VesperLatin,UraiBugis.SorAramic. See Setting Sun.World.Queya,OconR. D.—OnOriental Root,XtonGreek,QueyafromQuiscayawhole earth.Which,HiquiLaet.—QuiFrench,IlqualeItalian,CuiSicilian.Worms.Cusi.Piojoin Jamaica.—CusLybian,BacoToscan,Pioc(vermin) Celtic.Yes.Ha.—Primitive.HaLezghi,YaGothic and Lamut,DoOstiac,AhamArabic,AmHaikan,ATimani and Bulam Africa,UaaJolof,YagaCongo,AyEnglish,HeaAfrican Atlantes,—HahaApalachi,AaAleutian,HaaOtomaco, Othomi and Cumanchi,YaTotonac and Puris,MayChili,OyahOzage,AhiCado,YasayAruac.Yellow.Hobas.—MajobLezghi,LobidusAusonian,BahendaBiaju of Borneo,[pg 253]Aubain(Oben) Old French,HoangChinese.Yuca gloriosa.YucaE. same in Mexico, meaning bright, white.Fragments On The Western Dialects Of Cuba, Jamaica, And The Lucayas IslandsC. Cuba, by Herrera, Diaz, Columbus, Acosta, Laet, Munoz, &c.J. Jamaica, by Columbus, Garcia, Gomara, &c.L. Lucayas, by Columbus, Acosta, Oviedo, &c.Land or Country,Katos, L.XaiJ.Nacan,Guaca, C.Island,Caya, LCayo, CCaicJ.Stranger,Guachinango, C.House,Bohio, C.Remora,Reves, C.Partridge,Lizas, C. by Ocampo.Pheasant,Babiayas, C.Parrot,MaxaC.Macan, J.Prince, Lord,Guami, C.Rabbits,Usias,Hutic,QuinaxesC.HutiaL.Opuntia,TunaC.Cacao,CacaoC.Priest,Behique,BohiqueC. L.River,AguaC.Corn,Maysi, C.Bread,Zabi, C.God,Yocahuna,Guama-coti,Guama-oxocoti, C.Supreme being,Attabex, C.[pg 254]Ghost,Dupi, J.Life,Bi, C. L.Fountain,Mini, C. L.Wood,Maica, J.Cedar,Cauvana, C.Dog,Alco, C.Alligator,Cayaman, C.Poke,Cucato, J.Fire-fly,Locuyos, C.Zievas, L.Noble,To,Mato, C.Shell,Cohobas, C.Guayac, Guacum, C.Red,Ris, C.White Worm,Cusi, J.Palm Worm,Piojo, J.King.Caxicus, C.Within,Hiqui,Nacan, C.Gold,Nucay, C. L. Columbus.Yams,Mames, C.Grape Vine,Uveros, C.Fragments On The Eyeri Eastern Dialects Of Boriquen And The Carib Islands.B. Boriquen, by Herrera, Acosta, &c.E. Dialect of the Women of Carib, quite different from Carib, by Rochefort, &c.Land, Island,Kati, E.Ca,Ay, B.God,Iocana,Guama-nomocon, B.Noble,Ditayno, B.Snake,Boba, B.Cloudy,Furzidi, B.Mahogany,Maga, B.Poison Apple,Manzanila, B.Cotton Tree,Zeyba,B.Violet,Quibey, B.[pg 255]Bananas,Camois, E.Coco,Coquillas, B.Guayac,Guage, B.Hog,Saine, B.Boat,Piraguas, B.Wood, Tree, Bow,Chimala, E.Angel,Chemin, Angels,Chemignum, E.Spirits,Opoyem, E.Moon,Mona,Kati, E.Storm,Urogan, E.Blood,Moinalu, E.Heaven or above,Ubec, E.Bread,Maru, E.Boat,Canoa,Pages, E.Man,Eyeri, Men,Eyerium, E.Woman,Inaru, Women,Inuyum, E.Foe,Akani, E.Little,Nianti, E.House, Hut,Tuhonoco, E.Garden,Chali, E.War,Nihuctu, E.Mother,Bibi,Nucu-churon, E.Father,Baba,Nucu-chili, E.Grandfather,Narguti, E.Wife,Liani, E.Son,Rabu, E.Daughter,Rahen, E.The,Ni, N'.Heart,Nanichi, E.Vassal,Labuyu, E.Sea,Balana, E.Bed,Nekera, E.Sun,Kachi,Cochi, E.Money,Agucat.[pg 256]Palm,Caico.Red,Pu, E.People,Ibas, B. Cabres, E.Priest,Boyez, E.Wanderer,Umckua, E.Devil,Mabuya, E.Vocabulary Of The Cairi Of Trinidad Island, 1594.This Dialect of thearuacis the nearest geographically to theEyeri, and yet very different; nearer in words to theAruacof the Continent. Therefore theAruacandTainoaltho' belonging to the same group, are distinct Languages, and the two people had been separated for ages.Dudley collected in 1594, about 55 words of it, which are in Purchas, yet have been neglected by all the Philologists. Out of these 27 are in myTainoList, and offer 16 affinities, equal to 56 per cent. The remainder 27, lack there and cannot be compared; but afford a kind of supplement to it.16 Comparable Words Akin In Both.Man,Guttemock.Woman,Hiaru.Heaven,Huihua.Gold,Calcoari.Maize,Mauris.Pipe,Bayu.Shell,Tibetibe.Water,Bara,Oronuy.Sun,Hadali.Moon,Katti.Bread,Callit.[pg 257]Fire,Hicket.Eyes,Cosi,Scrath.Boat,Canoa,Canosin.Stone,Sibath.Head,Cabbo.12 Different Comparable Words.Copper,Arara.Metal, Iron,Mointiman.Emerald,Taarao.Sword,Caspara.This, My,Da, D.Parrot,Wahowa.Tree,Mentini.Potato,Halete.Batatas,Caenuda.Knife,Yedola.Basket,Queca.Tobacco,Hurreit.27 Additional Words Not Comparable.Hand,Can.Feet,Cutti.Knees,Cude.Toes,Boda.Hair,Bairo,Barah.Bow,Marahabo.Arrow,Semaro.Spoon,Heldaro.Silver,Perota.Forehead,Dessi.Tongue,Dill.Ears,Dudica.Lips,Desire.Teeth,Arehe.Monkey,Howa.[pg 258]Chest,Bodad.Well,Sakel.Bracelet,Techir.Scissors,Arkeano.Comb,Baruda.Mouth,Lacoak.Bell,Toletilero.Stick,Adoth.Beach,Barenaine.Flying fish,Bohery.Tunny fish,Uassa.I don't know,Nonguo,Nonquapa.Fragment On The Araguas Of Brazil, 1519.As early as 1519, Pigafetta collected a dozen words of the Brazilian Language; which are quite different from theTupi; but very akin to the Haytian. Altho' he does not name the tribe he visited, they must have beenAraguas, who are thus traced to theAruacStock. This great nation was still further extended; since the Patagons orTinguis, the Chiquitos orTaos, and perhaps theCharruasbelonged to it, as I shall show elsewhere. Meantime adding some words from Cabot & Vespucci, we have 17 Araguas words, whereof 14 are comparable with the Haytian, offering 10 affinities, which gives 72 per cent of mutual analogy, much more than with theCairi.10 Consimilar Words.House,Boi,Bohio, by Cabot.Corn,Maiz.Rattle,Hanmaraca.Boat,Canoe.[pg 259]Sword,Macana, Cabot. King,Cachic, (writtenCacich) Italian Orthography.Good,Tum.Bed,Hamac. Big-land,Taquino, by Vespuci, name of Brazil.4 Different Comparable Words.Knife,Tarse.Bananas,Pacaras.Pear,Caxus, by Cabot.Meal or Cassave,Hui.3 Words Not Comparable.Hook,Pinda.Scissors,Pirame.Comb,Chipag.End Of First Volume.

Bahus,Pagus,UrbisItalic L.,Paese,Pays,PayzModern I.,ChoyoGreek D.,BajethAramic,HueboIberian,BohusPelagic,ByaScand, &c.Thread.HicoD.—HiloOscan,TricoGreek,HaguNepal—Hito,PitoMaya.Tobacco,CohibaO.CogiobaR.CohobaD.—DokhanArabic,TuhicaNuba.Turtle.IcotaG.IcoteaH.CabiniD.—Chucua,IcumaSanscrit,BocoBali.—CotosCumana.Two, or Second.Bem?—BiBask,BinusLatin,AmbiItalian.Three, or Third.Abem?Tame, Mild.MatumD.BoniatumO.—BonusLatin.Throne.DuchiM.Vine, Creeper.BejucoD.—Bixuco,BexucumO.,BochucoM. Grape-vine.Uveriu.UyerosM.—UvaItalian,VinieraCatalan,ZibiArabic,Ivy(pr Aivi) English.Vassal. See Laborer.[pg 251]Water.Ama.Bagua.—Primitive.MaAtlantes and Lybian,AmanModern Atlantes,AemonGaunch,MohuCopt,NamSiam,MaimArabic,BaluaPelagic,OmanOld Arabic,AmehAffadeh Negros,MazaCongo,KamaCorana,AsmaRomaic,AguaSpanish,AigoRomanic,Lagus,Lacus(lake) Latin and Celtic.—May,Mayu, Peru,NhamaPuris,Amuk,AhuaTzuluki,IiaChontal,Maya,AMexican,AguaVeragua,AkAtakapus,HayaShebay,AyaYarura,AhayEslen, &c.Woman, Wife.Inuya.Hita.Iti.BibiInara,Liani,Churon, Ey.—Several roots,Itisame asHitoman,—Bibiis wife D.GynaGreek,GuineOld French,NurinDesatir and Hindi,Cunica,Enaztia,ToyaBask D.,IonaPelagic,Zaita(girl) Bask,Zitta(bride) Sicilian,TanayaTedla Atlantic,Yuri,NinChinese Dialects,Ita,Itua, Oscan,GinHaikan,GinaAustralia,CuintaCongo,NuriuHindi,MachiniPolynesia;Ana,BianaOscan,PutaVenitian,Heana BeanaCeltic,Zitella(girl) Italian,NuraniPehlvi,ShinaCopt,WanitoKawi,Uxor(wife) Latin,Boba,ChuraSlavic Bulgar,BibyMalabar,MuchnIran,Keron(girl) Dorian Greek,KorizaRomanic, &c.—UitaCora,ZituaMexican,NuatituSaliva,EsenaMoxas,TiguyMuyzcas,TinioMaypuri,YatèMocobi,NikibAtakapus,Zina(girl) Othomi,WanitaUchi,IrasCumana,IraCoyba,NiaApalachi.White.Yuca,LucaA.—LeucasGreek,CaTuran,CasisScythian,ChunaBask,AlucaLezghi,CucuaAbask,—LuzaChacta,EluGalibi,LapacaMbaya,ZacoTotonaca,LucChili,YuracPeru,HacayaCado,UscaOzage,YutagaMocobi,ZacMaya.Wood or Tree.Maca,MapuA.ButosAc.—Maica ChimalaDialects.—KhaCircaz,MichaAbask,KhadOsset,TaimalaLezghi,MakiaOscan, (yet forest in Toscan.)GasHindi,GatzPehlvi,AgazTartar,CayuMalay,—CaOmagua and Guarani,CaaMbaya,KagAtakapas,CanchNachez,MangaAdaiz,AcaPeru,[pg 252]&c.Butosis likeBois(bua) French,Wood(Vud) English.War, Army.GuazavaraG.HuctuEy. Warrior.Vara.—Root same as in English and Gothic,GuerraItalian, &c.Wanderer.UmakuaEy.—OmuvaguSicilian.Wind or Air.BanzexD.—Primitive.BaudOld Arabic,BaoHindu,BadPersian,BauRuyaga,AndaiOscan,NabhaSanscrit,BentusAusonian,BanaKawi,HanemPelagic,AbkliaAbask,—EhecaMexican,AcateCora,PecoChetimacha, &c.West.SoraiaR.—WarabOld Arabic,Varapa,SarayaSanscrit,UropPelagic,HesperGreek,VesperLatin,UraiBugis.SorAramic. See Setting Sun.World.Queya,OconR. D.—OnOriental Root,XtonGreek,QueyafromQuiscayawhole earth.Which,HiquiLaet.—QuiFrench,IlqualeItalian,CuiSicilian.Worms.Cusi.Piojoin Jamaica.—CusLybian,BacoToscan,Pioc(vermin) Celtic.Yes.Ha.—Primitive.HaLezghi,YaGothic and Lamut,DoOstiac,AhamArabic,AmHaikan,ATimani and Bulam Africa,UaaJolof,YagaCongo,AyEnglish,HeaAfrican Atlantes,—HahaApalachi,AaAleutian,HaaOtomaco, Othomi and Cumanchi,YaTotonac and Puris,MayChili,OyahOzage,AhiCado,YasayAruac.Yellow.Hobas.—MajobLezghi,LobidusAusonian,BahendaBiaju of Borneo,[pg 253]Aubain(Oben) Old French,HoangChinese.Yuca gloriosa.YucaE. same in Mexico, meaning bright, white.Fragments On The Western Dialects Of Cuba, Jamaica, And The Lucayas IslandsC. Cuba, by Herrera, Diaz, Columbus, Acosta, Laet, Munoz, &c.J. Jamaica, by Columbus, Garcia, Gomara, &c.L. Lucayas, by Columbus, Acosta, Oviedo, &c.Land or Country,Katos, L.XaiJ.Nacan,Guaca, C.Island,Caya, LCayo, CCaicJ.Stranger,Guachinango, C.House,Bohio, C.Remora,Reves, C.Partridge,Lizas, C. by Ocampo.Pheasant,Babiayas, C.Parrot,MaxaC.Macan, J.Prince, Lord,Guami, C.Rabbits,Usias,Hutic,QuinaxesC.HutiaL.Opuntia,TunaC.Cacao,CacaoC.Priest,Behique,BohiqueC. L.River,AguaC.Corn,Maysi, C.Bread,Zabi, C.God,Yocahuna,Guama-coti,Guama-oxocoti, C.Supreme being,Attabex, C.[pg 254]Ghost,Dupi, J.Life,Bi, C. L.Fountain,Mini, C. L.Wood,Maica, J.Cedar,Cauvana, C.Dog,Alco, C.Alligator,Cayaman, C.Poke,Cucato, J.Fire-fly,Locuyos, C.Zievas, L.Noble,To,Mato, C.Shell,Cohobas, C.Guayac, Guacum, C.Red,Ris, C.White Worm,Cusi, J.Palm Worm,Piojo, J.King.Caxicus, C.Within,Hiqui,Nacan, C.Gold,Nucay, C. L. Columbus.Yams,Mames, C.Grape Vine,Uveros, C.Fragments On The Eyeri Eastern Dialects Of Boriquen And The Carib Islands.B. Boriquen, by Herrera, Acosta, &c.E. Dialect of the Women of Carib, quite different from Carib, by Rochefort, &c.Land, Island,Kati, E.Ca,Ay, B.God,Iocana,Guama-nomocon, B.Noble,Ditayno, B.Snake,Boba, B.Cloudy,Furzidi, B.Mahogany,Maga, B.Poison Apple,Manzanila, B.Cotton Tree,Zeyba,B.Violet,Quibey, B.[pg 255]Bananas,Camois, E.Coco,Coquillas, B.Guayac,Guage, B.Hog,Saine, B.Boat,Piraguas, B.Wood, Tree, Bow,Chimala, E.Angel,Chemin, Angels,Chemignum, E.Spirits,Opoyem, E.Moon,Mona,Kati, E.Storm,Urogan, E.Blood,Moinalu, E.Heaven or above,Ubec, E.Bread,Maru, E.Boat,Canoa,Pages, E.Man,Eyeri, Men,Eyerium, E.Woman,Inaru, Women,Inuyum, E.Foe,Akani, E.Little,Nianti, E.House, Hut,Tuhonoco, E.Garden,Chali, E.War,Nihuctu, E.Mother,Bibi,Nucu-churon, E.Father,Baba,Nucu-chili, E.Grandfather,Narguti, E.Wife,Liani, E.Son,Rabu, E.Daughter,Rahen, E.The,Ni, N'.Heart,Nanichi, E.Vassal,Labuyu, E.Sea,Balana, E.Bed,Nekera, E.Sun,Kachi,Cochi, E.Money,Agucat.[pg 256]Palm,Caico.Red,Pu, E.People,Ibas, B. Cabres, E.Priest,Boyez, E.Wanderer,Umckua, E.Devil,Mabuya, E.Vocabulary Of The Cairi Of Trinidad Island, 1594.This Dialect of thearuacis the nearest geographically to theEyeri, and yet very different; nearer in words to theAruacof the Continent. Therefore theAruacandTainoaltho' belonging to the same group, are distinct Languages, and the two people had been separated for ages.Dudley collected in 1594, about 55 words of it, which are in Purchas, yet have been neglected by all the Philologists. Out of these 27 are in myTainoList, and offer 16 affinities, equal to 56 per cent. The remainder 27, lack there and cannot be compared; but afford a kind of supplement to it.16 Comparable Words Akin In Both.Man,Guttemock.Woman,Hiaru.Heaven,Huihua.Gold,Calcoari.Maize,Mauris.Pipe,Bayu.Shell,Tibetibe.Water,Bara,Oronuy.Sun,Hadali.Moon,Katti.Bread,Callit.[pg 257]Fire,Hicket.Eyes,Cosi,Scrath.Boat,Canoa,Canosin.Stone,Sibath.Head,Cabbo.12 Different Comparable Words.Copper,Arara.Metal, Iron,Mointiman.Emerald,Taarao.Sword,Caspara.This, My,Da, D.Parrot,Wahowa.Tree,Mentini.Potato,Halete.Batatas,Caenuda.Knife,Yedola.Basket,Queca.Tobacco,Hurreit.27 Additional Words Not Comparable.Hand,Can.Feet,Cutti.Knees,Cude.Toes,Boda.Hair,Bairo,Barah.Bow,Marahabo.Arrow,Semaro.Spoon,Heldaro.Silver,Perota.Forehead,Dessi.Tongue,Dill.Ears,Dudica.Lips,Desire.Teeth,Arehe.Monkey,Howa.[pg 258]Chest,Bodad.Well,Sakel.Bracelet,Techir.Scissors,Arkeano.Comb,Baruda.Mouth,Lacoak.Bell,Toletilero.Stick,Adoth.Beach,Barenaine.Flying fish,Bohery.Tunny fish,Uassa.I don't know,Nonguo,Nonquapa.Fragment On The Araguas Of Brazil, 1519.As early as 1519, Pigafetta collected a dozen words of the Brazilian Language; which are quite different from theTupi; but very akin to the Haytian. Altho' he does not name the tribe he visited, they must have beenAraguas, who are thus traced to theAruacStock. This great nation was still further extended; since the Patagons orTinguis, the Chiquitos orTaos, and perhaps theCharruasbelonged to it, as I shall show elsewhere. Meantime adding some words from Cabot & Vespucci, we have 17 Araguas words, whereof 14 are comparable with the Haytian, offering 10 affinities, which gives 72 per cent of mutual analogy, much more than with theCairi.10 Consimilar Words.House,Boi,Bohio, by Cabot.Corn,Maiz.Rattle,Hanmaraca.Boat,Canoe.[pg 259]Sword,Macana, Cabot. King,Cachic, (writtenCacich) Italian Orthography.Good,Tum.Bed,Hamac. Big-land,Taquino, by Vespuci, name of Brazil.4 Different Comparable Words.Knife,Tarse.Bananas,Pacaras.Pear,Caxus, by Cabot.Meal or Cassave,Hui.3 Words Not Comparable.Hook,Pinda.Scissors,Pirame.Comb,Chipag.End Of First Volume.

Bahus,Pagus,UrbisItalic L.,Paese,Pays,PayzModern I.,ChoyoGreek D.,BajethAramic,HueboIberian,BohusPelagic,ByaScand, &c.Thread.HicoD.—HiloOscan,TricoGreek,HaguNepal—Hito,PitoMaya.Tobacco,CohibaO.CogiobaR.CohobaD.—DokhanArabic,TuhicaNuba.Turtle.IcotaG.IcoteaH.CabiniD.—Chucua,IcumaSanscrit,BocoBali.—CotosCumana.Two, or Second.Bem?—BiBask,BinusLatin,AmbiItalian.Three, or Third.Abem?Tame, Mild.MatumD.BoniatumO.—BonusLatin.Throne.DuchiM.Vine, Creeper.BejucoD.—Bixuco,BexucumO.,BochucoM. Grape-vine.Uveriu.UyerosM.—UvaItalian,VinieraCatalan,ZibiArabic,Ivy(pr Aivi) English.Vassal. See Laborer.[pg 251]Water.Ama.Bagua.—Primitive.MaAtlantes and Lybian,AmanModern Atlantes,AemonGaunch,MohuCopt,NamSiam,MaimArabic,BaluaPelagic,OmanOld Arabic,AmehAffadeh Negros,MazaCongo,KamaCorana,AsmaRomaic,AguaSpanish,AigoRomanic,Lagus,Lacus(lake) Latin and Celtic.—May,Mayu, Peru,NhamaPuris,Amuk,AhuaTzuluki,IiaChontal,Maya,AMexican,AguaVeragua,AkAtakapus,HayaShebay,AyaYarura,AhayEslen, &c.Woman, Wife.Inuya.Hita.Iti.BibiInara,Liani,Churon, Ey.—Several roots,Itisame asHitoman,—Bibiis wife D.GynaGreek,GuineOld French,NurinDesatir and Hindi,Cunica,Enaztia,ToyaBask D.,IonaPelagic,Zaita(girl) Bask,Zitta(bride) Sicilian,TanayaTedla Atlantic,Yuri,NinChinese Dialects,Ita,Itua, Oscan,GinHaikan,GinaAustralia,CuintaCongo,NuriuHindi,MachiniPolynesia;Ana,BianaOscan,PutaVenitian,Heana BeanaCeltic,Zitella(girl) Italian,NuraniPehlvi,ShinaCopt,WanitoKawi,Uxor(wife) Latin,Boba,ChuraSlavic Bulgar,BibyMalabar,MuchnIran,Keron(girl) Dorian Greek,KorizaRomanic, &c.—UitaCora,ZituaMexican,NuatituSaliva,EsenaMoxas,TiguyMuyzcas,TinioMaypuri,YatèMocobi,NikibAtakapus,Zina(girl) Othomi,WanitaUchi,IrasCumana,IraCoyba,NiaApalachi.White.Yuca,LucaA.—LeucasGreek,CaTuran,CasisScythian,ChunaBask,AlucaLezghi,CucuaAbask,—LuzaChacta,EluGalibi,LapacaMbaya,ZacoTotonaca,LucChili,YuracPeru,HacayaCado,UscaOzage,YutagaMocobi,ZacMaya.Wood or Tree.Maca,MapuA.ButosAc.—Maica ChimalaDialects.—KhaCircaz,MichaAbask,KhadOsset,TaimalaLezghi,MakiaOscan, (yet forest in Toscan.)GasHindi,GatzPehlvi,AgazTartar,CayuMalay,—CaOmagua and Guarani,CaaMbaya,KagAtakapas,CanchNachez,MangaAdaiz,AcaPeru,[pg 252]&c.Butosis likeBois(bua) French,Wood(Vud) English.War, Army.GuazavaraG.HuctuEy. Warrior.Vara.—Root same as in English and Gothic,GuerraItalian, &c.Wanderer.UmakuaEy.—OmuvaguSicilian.Wind or Air.BanzexD.—Primitive.BaudOld Arabic,BaoHindu,BadPersian,BauRuyaga,AndaiOscan,NabhaSanscrit,BentusAusonian,BanaKawi,HanemPelagic,AbkliaAbask,—EhecaMexican,AcateCora,PecoChetimacha, &c.West.SoraiaR.—WarabOld Arabic,Varapa,SarayaSanscrit,UropPelagic,HesperGreek,VesperLatin,UraiBugis.SorAramic. See Setting Sun.World.Queya,OconR. D.—OnOriental Root,XtonGreek,QueyafromQuiscayawhole earth.Which,HiquiLaet.—QuiFrench,IlqualeItalian,CuiSicilian.Worms.Cusi.Piojoin Jamaica.—CusLybian,BacoToscan,Pioc(vermin) Celtic.Yes.Ha.—Primitive.HaLezghi,YaGothic and Lamut,DoOstiac,AhamArabic,AmHaikan,ATimani and Bulam Africa,UaaJolof,YagaCongo,AyEnglish,HeaAfrican Atlantes,—HahaApalachi,AaAleutian,HaaOtomaco, Othomi and Cumanchi,YaTotonac and Puris,MayChili,OyahOzage,AhiCado,YasayAruac.Yellow.Hobas.—MajobLezghi,LobidusAusonian,BahendaBiaju of Borneo,[pg 253]Aubain(Oben) Old French,HoangChinese.Yuca gloriosa.YucaE. same in Mexico, meaning bright, white.Fragments On The Western Dialects Of Cuba, Jamaica, And The Lucayas IslandsC. Cuba, by Herrera, Diaz, Columbus, Acosta, Laet, Munoz, &c.J. Jamaica, by Columbus, Garcia, Gomara, &c.L. Lucayas, by Columbus, Acosta, Oviedo, &c.Land or Country,Katos, L.XaiJ.Nacan,Guaca, C.Island,Caya, LCayo, CCaicJ.Stranger,Guachinango, C.House,Bohio, C.Remora,Reves, C.Partridge,Lizas, C. by Ocampo.Pheasant,Babiayas, C.Parrot,MaxaC.Macan, J.Prince, Lord,Guami, C.Rabbits,Usias,Hutic,QuinaxesC.HutiaL.Opuntia,TunaC.Cacao,CacaoC.Priest,Behique,BohiqueC. L.River,AguaC.Corn,Maysi, C.Bread,Zabi, C.God,Yocahuna,Guama-coti,Guama-oxocoti, C.Supreme being,Attabex, C.[pg 254]Ghost,Dupi, J.Life,Bi, C. L.Fountain,Mini, C. L.Wood,Maica, J.Cedar,Cauvana, C.Dog,Alco, C.Alligator,Cayaman, C.Poke,Cucato, J.Fire-fly,Locuyos, C.Zievas, L.Noble,To,Mato, C.Shell,Cohobas, C.Guayac, Guacum, C.Red,Ris, C.White Worm,Cusi, J.Palm Worm,Piojo, J.King.Caxicus, C.Within,Hiqui,Nacan, C.Gold,Nucay, C. L. Columbus.Yams,Mames, C.Grape Vine,Uveros, C.Fragments On The Eyeri Eastern Dialects Of Boriquen And The Carib Islands.B. Boriquen, by Herrera, Acosta, &c.E. Dialect of the Women of Carib, quite different from Carib, by Rochefort, &c.Land, Island,Kati, E.Ca,Ay, B.God,Iocana,Guama-nomocon, B.Noble,Ditayno, B.Snake,Boba, B.Cloudy,Furzidi, B.Mahogany,Maga, B.Poison Apple,Manzanila, B.Cotton Tree,Zeyba,B.Violet,Quibey, B.[pg 255]Bananas,Camois, E.Coco,Coquillas, B.Guayac,Guage, B.Hog,Saine, B.Boat,Piraguas, B.Wood, Tree, Bow,Chimala, E.Angel,Chemin, Angels,Chemignum, E.Spirits,Opoyem, E.Moon,Mona,Kati, E.Storm,Urogan, E.Blood,Moinalu, E.Heaven or above,Ubec, E.Bread,Maru, E.Boat,Canoa,Pages, E.Man,Eyeri, Men,Eyerium, E.Woman,Inaru, Women,Inuyum, E.Foe,Akani, E.Little,Nianti, E.House, Hut,Tuhonoco, E.Garden,Chali, E.War,Nihuctu, E.Mother,Bibi,Nucu-churon, E.Father,Baba,Nucu-chili, E.Grandfather,Narguti, E.Wife,Liani, E.Son,Rabu, E.Daughter,Rahen, E.The,Ni, N'.Heart,Nanichi, E.Vassal,Labuyu, E.Sea,Balana, E.Bed,Nekera, E.Sun,Kachi,Cochi, E.Money,Agucat.[pg 256]Palm,Caico.Red,Pu, E.People,Ibas, B. Cabres, E.Priest,Boyez, E.Wanderer,Umckua, E.Devil,Mabuya, E.Vocabulary Of The Cairi Of Trinidad Island, 1594.This Dialect of thearuacis the nearest geographically to theEyeri, and yet very different; nearer in words to theAruacof the Continent. Therefore theAruacandTainoaltho' belonging to the same group, are distinct Languages, and the two people had been separated for ages.Dudley collected in 1594, about 55 words of it, which are in Purchas, yet have been neglected by all the Philologists. Out of these 27 are in myTainoList, and offer 16 affinities, equal to 56 per cent. The remainder 27, lack there and cannot be compared; but afford a kind of supplement to it.16 Comparable Words Akin In Both.Man,Guttemock.Woman,Hiaru.Heaven,Huihua.Gold,Calcoari.Maize,Mauris.Pipe,Bayu.Shell,Tibetibe.Water,Bara,Oronuy.Sun,Hadali.Moon,Katti.Bread,Callit.[pg 257]Fire,Hicket.Eyes,Cosi,Scrath.Boat,Canoa,Canosin.Stone,Sibath.Head,Cabbo.12 Different Comparable Words.Copper,Arara.Metal, Iron,Mointiman.Emerald,Taarao.Sword,Caspara.This, My,Da, D.Parrot,Wahowa.Tree,Mentini.Potato,Halete.Batatas,Caenuda.Knife,Yedola.Basket,Queca.Tobacco,Hurreit.27 Additional Words Not Comparable.Hand,Can.Feet,Cutti.Knees,Cude.Toes,Boda.Hair,Bairo,Barah.Bow,Marahabo.Arrow,Semaro.Spoon,Heldaro.Silver,Perota.Forehead,Dessi.Tongue,Dill.Ears,Dudica.Lips,Desire.Teeth,Arehe.Monkey,Howa.[pg 258]Chest,Bodad.Well,Sakel.Bracelet,Techir.Scissors,Arkeano.Comb,Baruda.Mouth,Lacoak.Bell,Toletilero.Stick,Adoth.Beach,Barenaine.Flying fish,Bohery.Tunny fish,Uassa.I don't know,Nonguo,Nonquapa.Fragment On The Araguas Of Brazil, 1519.As early as 1519, Pigafetta collected a dozen words of the Brazilian Language; which are quite different from theTupi; but very akin to the Haytian. Altho' he does not name the tribe he visited, they must have beenAraguas, who are thus traced to theAruacStock. This great nation was still further extended; since the Patagons orTinguis, the Chiquitos orTaos, and perhaps theCharruasbelonged to it, as I shall show elsewhere. Meantime adding some words from Cabot & Vespucci, we have 17 Araguas words, whereof 14 are comparable with the Haytian, offering 10 affinities, which gives 72 per cent of mutual analogy, much more than with theCairi.10 Consimilar Words.House,Boi,Bohio, by Cabot.Corn,Maiz.Rattle,Hanmaraca.Boat,Canoe.[pg 259]Sword,Macana, Cabot. King,Cachic, (writtenCacich) Italian Orthography.Good,Tum.Bed,Hamac. Big-land,Taquino, by Vespuci, name of Brazil.4 Different Comparable Words.Knife,Tarse.Bananas,Pacaras.Pear,Caxus, by Cabot.Meal or Cassave,Hui.3 Words Not Comparable.Hook,Pinda.Scissors,Pirame.Comb,Chipag.End Of First Volume.

Bahus,Pagus,UrbisItalic L.,Paese,Pays,PayzModern I.,ChoyoGreek D.,BajethAramic,HueboIberian,BohusPelagic,ByaScand, &c.

Thread.HicoD.—HiloOscan,TricoGreek,HaguNepal—Hito,PitoMaya.

Tobacco,CohibaO.CogiobaR.CohobaD.—DokhanArabic,TuhicaNuba.

Turtle.IcotaG.IcoteaH.CabiniD.—Chucua,IcumaSanscrit,BocoBali.—CotosCumana.

Two, or Second.Bem?—BiBask,BinusLatin,AmbiItalian.

Three, or Third.Abem?

Tame, Mild.MatumD.BoniatumO.—BonusLatin.

Throne.DuchiM.

Vine, Creeper.BejucoD.—Bixuco,BexucumO.,BochucoM. Grape-vine.Uveriu.UyerosM.—UvaItalian,VinieraCatalan,ZibiArabic,Ivy(pr Aivi) English.

Vassal. See Laborer.

Water.Ama.Bagua.—

Primitive.MaAtlantes and Lybian,AmanModern Atlantes,AemonGaunch,MohuCopt,NamSiam,MaimArabic,BaluaPelagic,OmanOld Arabic,AmehAffadeh Negros,MazaCongo,KamaCorana,AsmaRomaic,AguaSpanish,AigoRomanic,Lagus,Lacus(lake) Latin and Celtic.—May,Mayu, Peru,NhamaPuris,Amuk,AhuaTzuluki,IiaChontal,Maya,AMexican,AguaVeragua,AkAtakapus,HayaShebay,AyaYarura,AhayEslen, &c.

Woman, Wife.Inuya.Hita.Iti.BibiInara,Liani,Churon, Ey.—

Several roots,Itisame asHitoman,—Bibiis wife D.GynaGreek,GuineOld French,NurinDesatir and Hindi,Cunica,Enaztia,ToyaBask D.,IonaPelagic,Zaita(girl) Bask,Zitta(bride) Sicilian,TanayaTedla Atlantic,Yuri,NinChinese Dialects,Ita,Itua, Oscan,GinHaikan,GinaAustralia,CuintaCongo,NuriuHindi,MachiniPolynesia;Ana,BianaOscan,PutaVenitian,Heana BeanaCeltic,Zitella(girl) Italian,NuraniPehlvi,ShinaCopt,WanitoKawi,Uxor(wife) Latin,Boba,ChuraSlavic Bulgar,BibyMalabar,MuchnIran,Keron(girl) Dorian Greek,KorizaRomanic, &c.—UitaCora,ZituaMexican,NuatituSaliva,EsenaMoxas,TiguyMuyzcas,TinioMaypuri,YatèMocobi,NikibAtakapus,Zina(girl) Othomi,WanitaUchi,IrasCumana,IraCoyba,NiaApalachi.

White.Yuca,LucaA.—

LeucasGreek,CaTuran,CasisScythian,ChunaBask,AlucaLezghi,CucuaAbask,—LuzaChacta,EluGalibi,LapacaMbaya,ZacoTotonaca,LucChili,YuracPeru,HacayaCado,UscaOzage,YutagaMocobi,ZacMaya.

Wood or Tree.Maca,MapuA.ButosAc.—Maica ChimalaDialects.—

KhaCircaz,MichaAbask,KhadOsset,TaimalaLezghi,MakiaOscan, (yet forest in Toscan.)GasHindi,GatzPehlvi,AgazTartar,CayuMalay,—CaOmagua and Guarani,CaaMbaya,KagAtakapas,CanchNachez,MangaAdaiz,AcaPeru,[pg 252]&c.Butosis likeBois(bua) French,Wood(Vud) English.

War, Army.GuazavaraG.HuctuEy. Warrior.Vara.—Root same as in English and Gothic,GuerraItalian, &c.

Wanderer.UmakuaEy.—OmuvaguSicilian.

Wind or Air.BanzexD.—Primitive.

BaudOld Arabic,BaoHindu,BadPersian,BauRuyaga,AndaiOscan,NabhaSanscrit,BentusAusonian,BanaKawi,HanemPelagic,AbkliaAbask,—EhecaMexican,AcateCora,PecoChetimacha, &c.

West.SoraiaR.—WarabOld Arabic,Varapa,SarayaSanscrit,UropPelagic,HesperGreek,VesperLatin,UraiBugis.SorAramic. See Setting Sun.

World.Queya,OconR. D.—OnOriental Root,XtonGreek,QueyafromQuiscayawhole earth.

Which,HiquiLaet.—QuiFrench,IlqualeItalian,CuiSicilian.

Worms.Cusi.Piojoin Jamaica.—CusLybian,BacoToscan,Pioc(vermin) Celtic.

Yes.Ha.—Primitive.HaLezghi,YaGothic and Lamut,DoOstiac,AhamArabic,AmHaikan,ATimani and Bulam Africa,UaaJolof,YagaCongo,AyEnglish,HeaAfrican Atlantes,—HahaApalachi,AaAleutian,HaaOtomaco, Othomi and Cumanchi,YaTotonac and Puris,MayChili,OyahOzage,AhiCado,YasayAruac.

Yellow.Hobas.—MajobLezghi,LobidusAusonian,BahendaBiaju of Borneo,[pg 253]Aubain(Oben) Old French,HoangChinese.

Yuca gloriosa.YucaE. same in Mexico, meaning bright, white.

Fragments On The Western Dialects Of Cuba, Jamaica, And The Lucayas Islands

C. Cuba, by Herrera, Diaz, Columbus, Acosta, Laet, Munoz, &c.

J. Jamaica, by Columbus, Garcia, Gomara, &c.

L. Lucayas, by Columbus, Acosta, Oviedo, &c.

Land or Country,Katos, L.XaiJ.Nacan,Guaca, C.

Island,Caya, LCayo, CCaicJ.

Stranger,Guachinango, C.

House,Bohio, C.

Remora,Reves, C.

Partridge,Lizas, C. by Ocampo.

Pheasant,Babiayas, C.

Parrot,MaxaC.Macan, J.

Prince, Lord,Guami, C.

Rabbits,Usias,Hutic,QuinaxesC.HutiaL.

Opuntia,TunaC.

Cacao,CacaoC.

Priest,Behique,BohiqueC. L.

River,AguaC.

Corn,Maysi, C.

Bread,Zabi, C.

God,Yocahuna,Guama-coti,Guama-oxocoti, C.

Supreme being,Attabex, C.

Ghost,Dupi, J.

Life,Bi, C. L.

Fountain,Mini, C. L.

Wood,Maica, J.

Cedar,Cauvana, C.

Dog,Alco, C.

Alligator,Cayaman, C.

Poke,Cucato, J.

Fire-fly,Locuyos, C.Zievas, L.

Noble,To,Mato, C.

Shell,Cohobas, C.

Guayac, Guacum, C.

Red,Ris, C.

White Worm,Cusi, J.

Palm Worm,Piojo, J.

King.Caxicus, C.

Within,Hiqui,Nacan, C.

Gold,Nucay, C. L. Columbus.

Yams,Mames, C.

Grape Vine,Uveros, C.

Fragments On The Eyeri Eastern Dialects Of Boriquen And The Carib Islands.

B. Boriquen, by Herrera, Acosta, &c.

E. Dialect of the Women of Carib, quite different from Carib, by Rochefort, &c.

Land, Island,Kati, E.Ca,Ay, B.

God,Iocana,Guama-nomocon, B.

Noble,Ditayno, B.

Snake,Boba, B.

Cloudy,Furzidi, B.

Mahogany,Maga, B.

Poison Apple,Manzanila, B.

Cotton Tree,Zeyba,B.

Violet,Quibey, B.

Bananas,Camois, E.

Coco,Coquillas, B.

Guayac,Guage, B.

Hog,Saine, B.

Boat,Piraguas, B.

Wood, Tree, Bow,Chimala, E.

Angel,Chemin, Angels,Chemignum, E.

Spirits,Opoyem, E.

Moon,Mona,Kati, E.

Storm,Urogan, E.

Blood,Moinalu, E.

Heaven or above,Ubec, E.

Bread,Maru, E.

Boat,Canoa,Pages, E.

Man,Eyeri, Men,Eyerium, E.

Woman,Inaru, Women,Inuyum, E.

Foe,Akani, E.

Little,Nianti, E.

House, Hut,Tuhonoco, E.

Garden,Chali, E.

War,Nihuctu, E.

Mother,Bibi,Nucu-churon, E.

Father,Baba,Nucu-chili, E.

Grandfather,Narguti, E.

Wife,Liani, E.

Son,Rabu, E.

Daughter,Rahen, E.

The,Ni, N'.

Heart,Nanichi, E.

Vassal,Labuyu, E.

Sea,Balana, E.

Bed,Nekera, E.

Sun,Kachi,Cochi, E.

Money,Agucat.

Palm,Caico.

Red,Pu, E.

People,Ibas, B. Cabres, E.

Priest,Boyez, E.

Wanderer,Umckua, E.

Devil,Mabuya, E.

Vocabulary Of The Cairi Of Trinidad Island, 1594.

This Dialect of thearuacis the nearest geographically to theEyeri, and yet very different; nearer in words to theAruacof the Continent. Therefore theAruacandTainoaltho' belonging to the same group, are distinct Languages, and the two people had been separated for ages.

Dudley collected in 1594, about 55 words of it, which are in Purchas, yet have been neglected by all the Philologists. Out of these 27 are in myTainoList, and offer 16 affinities, equal to 56 per cent. The remainder 27, lack there and cannot be compared; but afford a kind of supplement to it.

16 Comparable Words Akin In Both.

Man,Guttemock.

Woman,Hiaru.

Heaven,Huihua.

Gold,Calcoari.

Maize,Mauris.

Pipe,Bayu.

Shell,Tibetibe.

Water,Bara,Oronuy.

Sun,Hadali.

Moon,Katti.

Bread,Callit.

Fire,Hicket.

Eyes,Cosi,Scrath.

Boat,Canoa,Canosin.

Stone,Sibath.

Head,Cabbo.

12 Different Comparable Words.

Copper,Arara.

Metal, Iron,Mointiman.

Emerald,Taarao.

Sword,Caspara.

This, My,Da, D.

Parrot,Wahowa.

Tree,Mentini.

Potato,Halete.

Batatas,Caenuda.

Knife,Yedola.

Basket,Queca.

Tobacco,Hurreit.

27 Additional Words Not Comparable.

Hand,Can.

Feet,Cutti.

Knees,Cude.

Toes,Boda.

Hair,Bairo,Barah.

Bow,Marahabo.

Arrow,Semaro.

Spoon,Heldaro.

Silver,Perota.

Forehead,Dessi.

Tongue,Dill.

Ears,Dudica.

Lips,Desire.

Teeth,Arehe.

Monkey,Howa.

Chest,Bodad.

Well,Sakel.

Bracelet,Techir.

Scissors,Arkeano.

Comb,Baruda.

Mouth,Lacoak.

Bell,Toletilero.

Stick,Adoth.

Beach,Barenaine.

Flying fish,Bohery.

Tunny fish,Uassa.

I don't know,Nonguo,Nonquapa.

Fragment On The Araguas Of Brazil, 1519.

As early as 1519, Pigafetta collected a dozen words of the Brazilian Language; which are quite different from theTupi; but very akin to the Haytian. Altho' he does not name the tribe he visited, they must have beenAraguas, who are thus traced to theAruacStock. This great nation was still further extended; since the Patagons orTinguis, the Chiquitos orTaos, and perhaps theCharruasbelonged to it, as I shall show elsewhere. Meantime adding some words from Cabot & Vespucci, we have 17 Araguas words, whereof 14 are comparable with the Haytian, offering 10 affinities, which gives 72 per cent of mutual analogy, much more than with theCairi.

10 Consimilar Words.

House,Boi,Bohio, by Cabot.

Corn,Maiz.

Rattle,Hanmaraca.

Boat,Canoe.

Sword,Macana, Cabot. King,Cachic, (writtenCacich) Italian Orthography.

Good,Tum.

Bed,Hamac. Big-land,Taquino, by Vespuci, name of Brazil.

4 Different Comparable Words.

Knife,Tarse.

Bananas,Pacaras.

Pear,Caxus, by Cabot.

Meal or Cassave,Hui.

3 Words Not Comparable.

Hook,Pinda.

Scissors,Pirame.

Comb,Chipag.

End Of First Volume.


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