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Loucheux and Hare Wordlist
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Language Name
Gwich'in and Slavey.
Alternate Language Names
Gwich'in: Gwitch'in, Kutchin, Kootchin, Loucheux, Loucheaux, Takudh, Tukudh.
Slavey: Hare (dialect), Bear Lake (dialect), Mountain (dialect); all of these are considered northern slavey. Dene-thah, South Slavey (dialect), Slavi, Slave, Dené, Mackenzian.
Region
Northwest Territories, Yukon, Canada; Alaska, United States.
Who
It is unclear who the author of the dictionary is. The Alaska Native Language Archive notes that the author may be Herbert Zimmerman.
Others Involved
There is no information included in this resource about others involved.
Publishing Information
This resource was never formally published. However, it is estimated to have been written in 1959.
How People are Cited
This wordlist does not cite any authors or contributors.
How Information is Cited
This wordlist does not cite the source of any of its information.
Where is Information Coming from
This wordlist does not indicate where information is coming from or what sources were used.
Tools and Framework used
This wordlist is available as a digital book (PDF scan).
Access
This wordlist is open access.
Included Languages and Directionality
English to Gwich'in to Hare.
Dialects Included
This wordlist includes the Hare dialect of Northern Slavey. The Gwich'in dialect included may be Western Canada Gwichʼin based on the use of Loucheux.
Type of Dictionary
This is a multilingual, comparative, topical wordlist.
How are Entries Organised
Entries are organized by semantic theme. There are main thematic sections which are then organized in to sub-themes. For example, under the main theme of Nouns, are the sub-categories of Nature, Foods, and Animals.
Other Features
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| Guide to use and understand | ❌ | |
| Audio | ❌ | |
| Images | ❌ | |
| Example phrases | ❌ | |
| Speakers marked | ❌ | |
| Dialects marked | ✅ | The wordlist is organized into 3 columns, and they are titled with the dialect/language name |
Other Notes
While this wordlist is typed, there are some annotations added to entries in pen indicating diacritics and additional letters.
External Links
Reference and open access digital copy of Loucheux and Hare wordlist through the Alaska Native Language Archive: https://www.uaf.edu/anla/record.php?identifier=KU959U1959