Eyak
[ ee-yak ]
/ ˈi yæk /
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noun, plural E·yaks, (especially collectively) E·yak for 1.
a member of a small tribe of Indians formerly inhabiting the southeastern coast of Alaska.
the language of the Eyak, related to the Athabaskan languages.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Example sentences from the Web for Eyak
If her body goes ashore, it will be on the island, or the mainland east of Eyak River.
The Alaskan|James Oliver CurwoodThey have also a chief deity or spirit, called Shljam Scho, and a power for evil called Eyak.
The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft, Volume 3|Hubert Howe Bancroft