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Reconstruction:Proto-Algonquian/nekwetwa·šika

This Proto-Algonquian entry contains reconstructed words 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

Etymology

From *nekwetwi (“one”). Compare the terms for 7 and 8, which were also formed (from 2 and 3, respectively) by the addition of *-a·šika.

Compare Wiyot rɑkɬɑlo·'k (dɑkɬɑlo·'k) (“six”), Yurok kohchew (“six”).

Numeral

*nekwetwa·šika

  1. six (6)

Descendants
  • Plains Algonquian:
    • Arapaho: nííto (“six”), níítootox (“six”)
    • Cheyenne: naesohto (“six”)
  • Central Algonquian:
    • Fox: nekotwâshika (“six”)
    • Menominee: neku·tuasetah (“six”)
    • Ojibwe: ngodwaaso (“six”), or ingodwaaswi (“six”)
  • Eastern Algonquian:
    • Abenaki: ngwedôz (“six”)
    • Mahican: guttaasch, ngwittus, n-co-taunsh, ngut-taasch, nquittaus, nquottaus (various orthographies, all meaning "six")
    • Unami: kwëtash (“six”)
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