A grammar and dictionary of Gayogo̱hó: nǫˀ (Cayuga)

Bys: Dyck, Carrie, Froman, Frances, Keye, Alfred

This work describes the grammar of Gayogo̱h nǫˀ (Gayogo̱h nǫˀn ha: ˀ, Cayuga), an Ǫgwehǫ́weh (Iroquoian) language spoken at Six Nations, Ontario, Canada. Topics include Gayogo̱h nǫˀn ha: ˀ morphology (word formation); pronominal prefix selection, meaning, and pronunciation; syntax (fixed word order); and discourse (the effects of free word order and noun incorporation, and the use of particles). Gayogo̱h nǫˀn ha: ˀ morphophonology and sentence-level phonology are also described where relevant in the grammar. Finally, the work includes noun, verb, and particle dictionaries, organized according to the categories outlined in the grammatical description, as well as lists of cultural terms and phrases.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3985540926
• ISBN13: 9783985540921
• Release Date: January 2024
• Publisher: Language Science Press
• Length: 1140 Pages
• Weight: 4.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.3" x 6.7" x 9.6"