Gilyak
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Gilyak
< Russian gilyák; of uncertain origin, perhaps akin to Nivkh (Amur dial.) kil a name for neighboring Tungusic peoples (with the Russ noun suffix -( y ) ak, as in sibiryák a Siberian)
Example Sentences
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While we took wood at a Gilyak village I embraced the opportunity to visit the aboriginals.
From Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life by Knox, Thomas Wallace
The southern one, near which we passed, is called Cape Pronge, and has a Gilyak village at its base.
From Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life by Knox, Thomas Wallace
One of these bear-festivals was witnessed by the Russian traveller L. von Schrenck and his companions at the Gilyak village of Tebach in January 1856.
From The Golden Bough by Frazer, James George, Sir
In addition to his commerce and farming, this merchant was superintendent of a school where several Gilyak boys were educated.
From Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life by Knox, Thomas Wallace
As I stood on the bank, a Gilyak boat came near me with a full cargo of salmon.
From Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life by Knox, Thomas Wallace
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