The words of this Class may be distinctly traced, in both their previous modifications, as Pronouns in common use in the principal languages of Europe and Asia. The value of this evidence will be understood when Horne Tooke's principle, that Pronouns are identical with Nouns, is borne in mind.
1. Pronouns identical with Amme, Emme, Meame, “Man,” above:
Aham, “I,” Mam, “Me,” (Sanscrit.)
Eme, “Me,” (Greek.)
2. Pronouns identical with Monhe, Mano, Manee, “Man,” above.
Mon, “I,” (Ostiak.) Men, I, (Persian.)
Menik, “I,” (Belutchee.) Menya, “Me,” (Russian.)
“Mein,” (German and English.)
For other examples, see Observations on the Algonquyn Dialects of North America.
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