The word was variously recorded as manatuck, montauk, montakett or meuntacut. It means "high-place-at" or "at the high land", or alternatively "a place for observation" (which comes to just about the same thing). The ending -uk, -oc or -ut indicates a place-name.
The Powhatan people spoke Powhatan or Virginia Algonquian, an extinct language belonging to the Eastern Algonquian subgroup of the Algonquian languages.
"Massachusetts" is derived from the indigenous language of the Massachusett tribe, part of the Algonquian language family. It roughly translates to "at or about the great hill," referring to the Great Blue Hill near Boston.
Algonquian.
"Roanoke" is a term in the Algonquian language that likely means "shell beads" or "money." It was the name of an indigenous tribe and an island in present-day North Carolina where the Roanoke Colony was located.
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That is one of the spellings of Algonquian, also Algonquin, usually for the specific tribe or places and ships named for them. The language is almost always spelled Algonquian.
The word "moccasin" is borrowed from the Algonquian language.
algonquian,siouan,and iroquoian
It originated from Algonquian in the 18th Century.
In Algonquian languages, the word for "deer" varies by specific language. For instance, in the Cree language, "deer" is often referred to as "nîhkwâs." In the Ojibwe language, it is called "moose," which can sometimes refer broadly to large game, including deer. Each Algonquian language has its own unique term, reflecting the diversity within the language family.
In Algonquian languages, the word for "my" varies depending on the specific language and dialect. For example, in Ojibwe, "my" is often expressed as "niin" or "ninan" depending on the context. In other Algonquian languages, such as Cree, the possessive form might differ. It's important to consult specific resources for the particular Algonquian language you are interested in.