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  A proper name has been defined to be "a mere mark put upon an individual, and of which it is the characteristic property to be destitute of meaning ." [1] If we accept this definition, it follows that there are no proper names in the aboriginal languages of America. Every Indian synthesis—names of persons and places not excepted—must "preserve the consciousness of its roots," and must not only have a meaning but be so framed as to convey that meaning with precision, to all who speak the langua

Abagadusset, Abequaduset, 39 Abnaki, 7 - acadie , 26 , 27 Acawme- , 10 Accomack, 10 - adchu , - achu , 20 - adené , 21 Agamenticus, 10 Agoncy, 28 Ahquedne , 23 Akoode- , 28 Alleghany, 12 - amaug , 18 Amessagunticook, 25 Amoskeag, 25 Anasqui- , 41 Androscoggin, 25 Anmesookkantti, 25 , 42 Annis-squam, 18 Aquednet, -nesit, 23 Ashawi- , 33 Ashawog, 33 Ashim , 34 Ashimuit, 34 Assini- , 20 - Aûke , 6   Baamcheenunganoo, 40 Bagadoose, 38 - Bik , 18 Boonamoo- , 27 Capawonk, 29 Cappowonganick, 29 Catumb,