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A computer-generated dictionary of proto-Algonquian / by John Hewson.NM95-21/125E

This proto-language dictionary, which contains 4,066 entries and an extensive index of English glosses, represents an interesting development in proto-language reconstruction technology, having been done entirely on computer. The input data consisted of some 30,000 lexical items from the four conservative Algonquian languages used by Leonard Bloomfield to reconstruct the sound system of Proto-Algonquian. Computer programmes were used to find cognates, and to reconstruct and build the final dictionary.--Abstract

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Department/Agency
  • Canada. National Museums of Canada. Canadian Museum of Civilization.
TitleA computer-generated dictionary of proto-Algonquian / by John Hewson.
Series title
  • Canadian Ethnology Service paper 0316-1862 No. 125
Publication typeMonograph - View Master Record
Language[English]
FormatPhysical text
Note(s)
  • "This proto-language dictionary, which contains 4,066 entries and an extensive index of English glosses, represents an interesting development in proto-language reconstruction technology, having been done entirely on computer. The input data consisted of some 30,000 lexical items from the four conservative Algonquian languages used by Leonard Bloomfield to reconstruct the sound system of Proto-Algonquian. Computer programmes were used to find cognates, and to reconstruct and build the final dictionary."--Abstract.
  • Also part of: Mercury series (ISSN 0316-1854).
  • Résumé en français.
Publishing information
  • Gatineau - Quebec : National Museums of Canada. 1993.
BindingSoftcover
Descriptionix, 281p. : references, index ; 24 cm.
ISBN0-660-14011-X
ISSN0316-1862
Catalogue number
  • NM95-21/125E
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