The Lenâpé and Their Legends / With the complete text and symbols of the Walam olum, a new translation, and an inquiry into its authenticity

by Daniel G. Brinton

Mani. I, 8. Made. Maniton, to make.

Manito. I, 9, 10. He made. II, 12. Spirit. See notes.

Manitoak. I, 9, 17. The spirits or makers.

Manup. IV, 1. There were then. Doubtful. Comp. anup.

Mapawaki. V, 22. There is rich land. Pawa, rich; aki, land. Doubtful.

Mashawoniki. V, 46. There was Shawonis. Meshe, great, in comp.

Mashkipokhing. IV, 7. Bear hills at. Machk, bear; but probably from maskiek, Chip. mashkig, swamp or marsh, and pachkink, the division or valley between the mountains.

Maskaboush. II, 8. Strong hare. Maskan and wabos, hare. [See anté, p. 130].

Maskan. II, 1, 2, 5, 16. Powerful or dire. Meckek, great, large; mangain, Nant. mashka, Chip. strong. Màskane, strong, rapid. Heck., Ind. Names, p. 355.

Maskanako. II, 1, 2, 5. Strong snake. Maskan, large or strong; achgook, snake.