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A Chickasaw Dictionary
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Language Name
Chickasaw.
Alternate Language Names
Chikashshanompa'.
Region
Oklahoma, United States.
Who
Reverend Jess Humes and Vinnie May Humes (compilers).
Others Involved
Governor Overton James (Support).
Publishing Information
This dictionary was published in 1973 by the Chickasaw Nation. A second edition was published in 2015.
How People are Cited
We are unable to access this dictionary to determine how people are cited.
How Information is Cited
We are unable to access this dictionary to determine how information is cited.
Where is Information Coming from
We are unable to access this dictionary to determine where information is coming from. It is likely coming from the authors, who were both speakers.
Tools and Framework used
This dictionary is available as a physical book.
Access
This physical print edition of this dictionary is accessible through libraries, and is available for purchase from the Chickasaw Press for $30 USD.
Included Languages and Directionality
English to Chickasaw.
Type of Dictionary
This is a bilingual, mono-directional wordlist.
How are Entries Organised
The dictionary is organized into three columns, English, Chickasaw, and Pronunciation. Entries are organized alphabetically by English. Each entry includes the English headword with part of speech information, followed by the Chickasaw translation, and a written out approximation of the pronunciation of the Chickasaw entry.
Other Features
| Feature | Included | More Information |
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| Guide to use and understand | ❌ | |
| Audio | ❌ | |
| Images | ❌ | |
| Example phrases | ❌ | |
| Speakers marked | ❌ | |
| Dialects marked | ❌ |
Other Notes
An open access web version of this dictionary, with the same title, was made available by the the Chickasaw Nation.
External Links
Reference on WorldCat: https://search.worldcat.org/title/962547546
Download an excerpt of the dictionary or purchase the dictionary on the Chickasaw Press website: https://chickasawpress.com/Books/A-Chickasaw-Dictionary.aspx
The expanded online version can be found here: https://www.achickasawdictionary.com/