Part 2 — Vocabulary

INTRODUCTION TO VOCABULARY[6]

In presenting the following words, phrases and sentences to the public, we beg to add a few explanations. The words have been obtained from the Indians themselves. To collect words from an Indian requires patience at any time, and in dealing with the Seminoles particularly so. The Florida Indian is suspicious of the white man, and until a confidence was established and a friendship formed, it was impossible to obtain any accuracy from him. To secure the words in this work methods were devised, in order to have the Seminole fully understand the collector, as well as to enable the collector to grasp with a certainty the Indian’s meaning. As will be seen by a close study of the vocabulary, the noun does more than simply denote the thing to which it belongs; it also assigns to it some quality or characteristic. As for instance the word elephant. The Indian had never seen an elephant, but on being shown one in a circus parade, after a careful thinking, he named it, “e-po-lo-wa-kee”—“heap long nose.” Great latitude is thus permitted in an Indian vocabulary. On account of non-intercourse with a civilized race the Seminole language is very pure. Economy in speech is followed, the highest aim of the Indian being to express in a single word both action and object. Every cluster-word is a description or a definition. The study of an unwritten language finds its phonology difficult. In this collection, the words are spelled phonetically; the accent and division into syllables are indicated to assist the student to make the correct pronunciation. Not only were these words given in good faith by the Indians with the present use in view, but each succeeding year, as we visited the Glades for a hunt, the various members of the tribe showed decided interest in our note book, assisting in revising the words by going over and over again the Seminole meaning and accent. The Seminole has a keen sense of humor. As we gathered words and phrases many amusing incidents occurred, always at our expense and to the greatest merriment of the Indians.

To Tallahassee we are indebted for much of this vocabulary, as well as for many interesting incidents and fragments of the history; yet it was not until the fourth year of acquaintance that the old chief, beside the dying embers of our camp fire at the midnight hour, opened his heart and told the story of his people, their myths, religion, legends—their heartaches. The night was chilly, the old chief lost in his own earnestness drew his tunic closer about him, yet the writer could not say “it is late—you are cold.” It was a golden opportunity; a word, the rustle of a branch and the current would have changed. Until daybreak, in his broken English Tallahassee told his story. Never before, nor ever since has such an occasion presented itself.

VOCABULARY[7]

PERSONS

SEMINOLE ENGLISH

Es-ta-chat-tee Indian.

Es-ta-had-kee White man.

Es-ta-lus-tee Negro.

Ho-non-waw Man.

Hoke-tee Woman.

Ach-o-be-li-tee Old man.

Hoke-tee-li-tee Old woman.

Ho-non-wa-mi-nit-ti-tee Young man.

Hoke-tee-ti-mi-nit-ti-tee Young woman.

Che-pon-no-shi-tee Boy.

Hoke-ti-chee Girl.

Est-to-chee Infant.

Ho-non-o-chee Male infant.

Hoke-to-chee Female infant.

Poke-taw Twins.

E-hi-wa-o-chit-ee Married man.

E-hi-was-ko Bachelor.

E-hi-wa-se-ko Widower.

E-hi-lift-mus-chee Widow.

E-he-see-ko Old maid.

E-he-see-ko-hoke-ti-lee The old people.

Es-tee-min-nit-tee A great talker.

O-pa-na-ki-tee A silent person.

Host-cope-e-taw Thief.

Host-cope-e-gost-chee Not a thief.

PARTS OF THE BODY

E-caw Head.

E-caw-e-see Hair.

E-caw-hos-pee Crown of head.

To-so-faw Face.

Ka-ho-waw Forehead.

E-tox-lo-waw Eye.

Tose-lis-kee Eye lash.

To-do-no-lup-pa-is-see Eye brow.

Tode-le-wa-hos-pee Upper eyelid.

Tode-le-list-la-hos-pee Lower eyelid.

Hots-cote-es-caw Ear lobe.

E-hots-ko Ear.

Hots-caw-pof-ef-caw Perforation in ear.

Hots-caw-ko-kee Opening of ear.

E-ho-po Nose.

E-po-fo-nee Ridge of nose.

E-po-haw-kee Nostril.

E-yan-i-waw Cheek.

No-ti-ka-is-see Beard.

E-choke-o-waw Mouth.

Choke-hos pon-a-paw Upper lip.

Choke-hos-pee Lower lip.

E-no-tee-ho-maw Front teeth.

E-no-tee-lock-ko Back teeth.

To-los-waw Tongue.

E-to-ka-lo-swaw Saliva.

Sin-no-ka-nil-caw Throat.

No-ti-caw Chin.

No-ka-pee Neck.

No-quif-pa-tock-ock-naw Adam’s apple.

E-naw-chee Body.

E-faw-chaw Shoulder.

Fo-lo-taw-pix-taw Shoulder blade.

E-claw Back.

E-claw-fo-nee Back bone.

E-hoke-pee Breast of man.

E-pee-see Breast of woman.

Im-po-loke-cho Hip.

E-ho-cho-waw Navel.

E-shock-paw Arm.

In-clop-pe-claw Right arm.

Aw-clos-clin-aw Left arm.

Ho-lo-wa-to-tee-ta-gaw Arm pits.

Sock-pof-o-nee Right arm above elbow.

Aw-kos-ko-nof-o-nee Left arm above elbow.

E-ko-chee Elbow.

In-tee-ti-pix-tee-e-toke-kee-tay-gaw Wrist.

In-tee-ti-pix-tee Hand.

In-ko-faw Palm of hand.

In-tee-ta-pix-tee-e-naw-pa Back of hand.

In-ka-we-sa-kaw Fingers.

Som-kit-kee Thumb.

Som-kil-smil-kaw First finger.

In-ka-nock-klo-pa-ho-e-claw Second finger.

In-ka-ho-klif-claw-such-lo Third finger.

In-ka-its-ho-chee-wa-chee Small finger.

In-hits-kee-in-kose-es-waw Finger nail.

In-ka-we-sock-ka-e-to-pee Knuckle.

In-ka-yock-pee Space between knuckles.

E-tol-kay Rump.

Chee-hof-ee Leg above knee.

E-tolk-wa-po-la-ko Knee.

Tose-to-po-la-ko Knee pan.

Chee-host-go-waw Leg below knee.

E-lim-pock-ko Calf of leg.

E-lay-toke-to-swaw Ankle.

E-lit-ta-pix-tee-e-fo-cho-to-kee-not-ee Instep.

Es-tel-e-po Foot.

Es-tel-e-ho-faw Sole of foot.

E-lich-es-caw Heel.

Es-tel-e-e-sa-caw Toe.

Es-tel-e-eeds-kee Large toe.

Es-tel-e-nock-clay-ho-e-claw Second toe.

E-la-ni-ka-so-swaw Toe nail.

Chaw-taw Blood.

Chaw-tee-fo-kaw Vein or artery.

Istee-e-kol-pee Brain (man).

E-kol-pee Brain.

E-ho-sil-waw Bladder.

E-fee-caw Heart.

E-pof-caw Around the heart.

E-to-chee Kidney.

In-hee-shook-e-taw Lung.

E-lo-pee Liver.

Im-pa-shaw Stomach.

In-ta-law Rib.

In-ka-shock-a-tee Pulse.

Es-tel-e-hop-o Foot print.

Shon-aw-haft-bee Skin.

Shon-aw-fon-ee Bone.

Fix-chee-e-la-pots-kee Intestines.

Cho-pock-e-taw Scalp.

DRESS AND ORNAMENTS

Cot-to-po-kaw Cap.

E-kof-kaw Breech cloth.

She-won-nock-e-taw Breech cloth belt.

Aw-fa-tee-kaw Leggings.

Stil-i-pi-kaw Moccasins.

Som-po-chee Basket.

Ech-e-taw Blanket.

Lo-cus-haft-ee-pa-ta-kaw Bear skin (robe).

E-cho-haft-ee-pa-ta-kaw Deer skin (robe).

Cho-see Buck skin or snake skin.

Cho-fee-haft-bee Rabbit skin.

O-sho-aw-haft-bee Beaver skin.

O-shon-aw-haft-bee Otter skin.

Co-lo-waw Paint.

Co-lo-waw-la-nee Paint (yellow).

Co-lo-wa-lus-tee Paint (black).

Co-lo-wa-chaw-tee Paint (red).

Shoke-shot-ta-pix-chee Pouch.

Stink-ko-shot-ti-tee-caw A ring.

Cop-a-to-ca-och-aco Bare head.

Es-tel-e-pi-e-ca-och-a-co Bare foot.

E-ca-e-pee Naked.

She-won-nock-e-ta-sa-lof-kaw Knife belt.

Co-na-waw Beads.

Hi-ef-cof-ka-taw Shirt.

Stil-a-pa-won-hee Shoes.

Note-tes-chee Handkerchief.

Es-ti-ha-kee Picture.

Osh-aw-kil-caw-e-fa-caw Watch chain.

Osh-aw-kil-caw Watch.

She-ma-caw Fan.

Shit-ta-kee-caw Walking cane.

DWELLINGS, IMPLEMENTS, UTENSILS, ETC.

Cho-co-ta-ti-yee Village.

Cho-co-hum-co-see Wigwam.

E-how-kee Door way.

We-chow-hi-lit Spark.

No-clit Burn.

Tode-caw Fire.

Tock-hot-chee Fire wood (burning)

Lip-la-it Blaze.

Toke-la-waw Living coals.

Tock-ees-so Ashes.

Eh-cho-chee Smoke.

Aw-lock-a-taw-chaw-ho-tee My home.

Aw-ho-gee Door way.

Pa-ta-caw Bed.

Shot-hote-caw Door.

Cho-ko House.

Ko-lo-kee Lamp.

Osh-aw-kil-caw-lock-o Clock.

To-paw Floor.

Cho-ko-no-paw Ceiling.

Cho-ko-shaw-hose-paw-caw Wall.

Ot-so-caw Stairway.

We-wa-ese-pay-lot-caw Spring.

We-wa Water.

E-pee-lo-faw Hommock (woods).

E-con-aw-aw-ho-pa-caw Map.

See-la-hot-tit-taw Railing.

Tode-ca-e-ho-tee Stove.

We-wa-ho-tee Water tank.

Ho-e-so-clope-pa-lock-a-naw Wash bowl.

In-ka-e-to-shi-eets-caw Towel.

To-how-how-waw Trunk.

So-cose-caw Soap.

Sin-ti-ne-ta-pi-ee-to-caw Whisk broom.

Ees-cos-caw Comb.

E-fa-ko-lock-o Rope (cable).

Shot-hit-go-chee Glass tumbler.

Tose-to-lese-taw Wagon.

Tose-to-lese-ta-pof-na-chee Buggy.

Aw-ta-lit-taw Clothes hooks.

E-shaw-ho-tee Gun cover.

Chot-a-dox-cha-in-che Arrow.

Bith-low Canoe.

Sar-sho-e-fa-caw Fish line.

Whe-ah Fish net.

Hi-eets-caw Accordion.

Tock-kee-so Ashes.

Buch-es-waw Ax.

Polk-ko Pottery.

Le-ho-chaw Pot of pottery.

Chat-o-lon-ee Brass.

Che-to-ko-lope-lon-ee Gold.

Sha-teek-e-naw-yaw Silver.

Shot-to Iron.

Hi-lo-chee Cup.

We-wa-sis-ca-taw Dipper.

Sto-caw Bucket.

E-slof-ka-pee Knife handle.

E-slof-ka-e-ock-shaw Knife point.

E-slof-ka-e-in-fos-kee Knife edge.

Sa-lof-ka Knife.

Chum-chaw-cha-lock-ko Bell.

Chum-chaw-ko Small bell.

Shif-fon-waw Awl.

To-shay-sil-caw Whang (for sewing moccasins).

We-hop-caw Pillow.

To-hi-o-waw Valise.

To-ho-to-waw Powder.

Ho-tee Powder can.

Shaw-toke-e-naw-waw Money.

To-ko-naw-shaw-tee One cent.

Na-kop-po-chee Ten cents.

Con-shot-go-ho-ko-lin Fifty cents.

Chalk Twenty-five cents.

To-ko-naw-wa-hum-kin One dollar.

To-ko-naw-wa-cha-kee-bin Five dollars.

E-sho-gaw File.

Ees-how-ees-caw Key.

Ees-pas-caw Broom.

Chot-to-go-chee Mallet.

Op-pee Broomstick.

Tock-o-take-go-chee Common stick.

Im-mi-lay-sha-taw Court plaster.

Tose-ka-lof-caw Plane.

E-to Wood.

Tock-kin-o-shaw Brick.

Ok-e-fots-chay Sea shell.

To-hop-kee Fence.

Ho-lo-paw Walk (pavement).

Chat-o-ko-cho Cartridge.

Hi-eets-e-fa-caw Guitar string.

O-like-a-taw Chair.

To-paw Floor.

Es-ti-ha-kee Picture.

Tol-lo-faw Town.

Ist-fon-o-kee-taw Rocking chair.

E-skil-caw Compass.

Shock-shaw-e-taw Dip net.

Ti-sos-so-chee Pin.

Ees-la-pode-caw Needle.

Ees-ti-no-tee-some-fo-tee-taw Tooth pick.

Shoke-chaw Sack.

It-to-tee-ish-fo-gaw Ice saw.

It-to-tee-butch-es-waw Ice hatchet.

It-to-tee-in-so-go Ice house.

It-to-tee-saw-gaw Ice machine.

It-to-tee-ock-les-waw Ice moulds.

It-to-tee-she-lot-caw Ice tongs.

It-to-tee-we-waw Ice water.

To-fo-ga-leg-a-mee Saw dust.

To-fo-la-hi-lee Cord wood.

To-to-lese-pof-a-naw-o-cho-go Railroad car.

Phon-e-o-hop-ee Fishing pole.

Sho-a-los-ga-taw Hammock (to swing).

Ko-lo-kee-e-ho-tee Lantern.

Tol-lot-to-chee Brush.

O-pa-tock-o Saddle.

E-ho-e-lit-taw Stirrup.

She-lop-ko-chif-ko-taw Spur.

Ach-aw-kil-caw-lock-o Clock.

E-sho-e-caw Hoe.

Hot-cus-waw Iron kettle.

Ta-pate-go-chee Pistol.

Ich-chaw Gun.

E-chaw Rifle.

To-lo-to-lon-e Cap (percussion).

To-hote-to-waw Powder.

Wee-aw Seine.

Sa-lof-ka-chop-ka Sword.

Sa-lof-ka-chee Knife (small).

Sa-lof-ka-fots-kee Knife (sharp).

Sa-lof-ka-tof-nee Knife (dull).

FOOD

To-lee-ko Oatmeal.

O-chee-tot-o-la-go-chee Corn bread.

Tot-o-lo-som-po-chee Cake.

Pish-waw Meat.

O-po-swaw Soup.

Tock-a-la-kee Bread (flour).

Och-chee-lo-wat-kee Corn (green).

Wa-ka-pish-aw Milk.

Chum-pee Honey.

Yel-la-haw Lemonade.

Fo-chum-pee Bees and honey.

Ist-sa-tock-ko Cauliflower.

O-ko-to Radish.

Oke-chon-tel-o-ko-nee Salt.

Il-la-haw Orange.

Itch-on-e-haw Tallow.

Ho-waw Pepper sauce.

E-cho-pish-waw Deer meat.

Chil-i-hos-waw Pineapple.

Wa-ka-pish-aw-tock-o-la-kee Cheese.

Tol-o-so-caw Cocoanut.

Chos-chee-lock-o Pumpkin (whiteman’s).

Chos-chee Pumpkin (Indian).

E-po-see-waw Gravy.

Fit-chee Sausage.

We-len-tel-lo Banana.

Hil-o-cho-waw Chewing gum.

Wa-ka-pish-a-ne-haw Butter.

Wa-ka-pish-e-e-tok-chee Sour milk.

Wa-ka-fit-chee Sausage (beef).

Suck-a-fit-chee Sausage (pork).

Ho-tes-kot-tee-hot-kee Flour.

Whit-lo-ko Oysters.

Aw-haw Potato (sweet).

Tol-o-la-go-chee Biscuit.

Aw-hot-to-pox-to-chee Potato (Irish).

Cot-lo-chee Sardines.

Aw-pis-ta-lake-a-to-me Potted ham.

Tock-a-la-kee-chom-paw Ginger cake (large).

Ho-maw Pickles.

Pe-kon-o-soch-o-chee Cherries.

Tock-a-fon-waw Filbert.

Shot-o-lock-o Apple.

Chil-loos-wa Grapes.

Tock-a-la-kee-chum-po-chee Cake (small).

COLORS

Lus-tee Black.

Ho-lot-tee Blue.

Ho-ko-lon-i-tee Brown.

Sho-po-ka-hot-ka-chee Grey.

Pi-e-lon-o-maw Green.

Chat-tee Red.

Hot-ka-tee White.

NUMERALS

Hum-kin One.

Ho-ko-lin Two.

Too-chin Three.

Os-tin Four.

Chaw-kee-bin Five.

A-pa-kin Six.

Ko-lo-pa-kin Seven.

Chin-na-pa-kin Eight.

Os-ta-pa-kin Nine.

Pa-lin Ten.

Pa-lin-hum-kin-hum-kin Eleven.

Pa-lin-hum-kin-ho-ko-lin Twelve.

Pa-lin-hum-kin-too-chin Thirteen.

Pa-lin-hum-kin-os-tin Fourteen.

Pa-lin-ho-ko-lin Twenty.

Pa-lin-ho-ko-lin-hum-kin Twenty-one.

Pa-lin-ho-ko-lin-too-chin Twenty-three.

Pa-lin-too-chin Thirty.

Pa-lin-os-tin Forty.

Pa-lin-chaw-kee-bin Fifty.

Pa-lin-a-pa-kin Sixty.

Pa-lin-ko-la-pa-kin Seventy.

Pa-lin-chin-na-pa-kin Eighty.

Pa-lin-os-ta-pa-kin Ninety.

Chope-kee-hum-kin One hundred.

Chope-kee-ho-ko-lin Two hundred.

Chope-kee-too-chin-ee Three hundred.

DIVISIONS OF TIME

Ti-ose-go-chee First moon (August).

Ti-ose-go-lock-o Second moon (September).

E-ho-lee Third moon (October).

Si-lof-slop-ko Fourth moon (November).

Si-lof-so-kee Fifth moon (December).

Ho-ti-lee-has-ee Sixth moon (January).

Ti-sot-to-chee Seventh moon (February).

Ti-sot-to-lock-o Eighth moon (March).

Kee-hos-ee Ninth moon (April).

Got-so-hos-ee Tenth moon (May).

Hi-yote-chee Eleventh moon (June).

Hi-yote-lock-o Twelfth moon (July).

Mis-kee-hum-kin One year.

Ha-lits-chey Moon.

Nit-taw Day.

Nist-lee Night.

U-mus-ka-taw Dark.

Pox-son-gay Yesterday.

Pox-son-gay-lim-pix-son-gay Day before yesterday.

A-pox-see-lim-pox-say-nist-lee Day after to-morrow night.

Mo-shon-nit-taw Today.

A-pox-see To-morrow.

A-pox-see-lim-pox-say Day after to-morrow.

Mis-kee-hum-kee Next year.

Mo-shon-mis-kee This year.

Mis-kee-ho-ko-lin Two years.

Mis-kee-too-chin-aw Three years.

Nit-ti-chow-go-hum-kin One week.

Nit-ti-chow-go-ho-ko-lin Two weeks.

Nit-ti-chow-go-too-chin-aw Three weeks.

Nit-ta-hum-kin One day.

Nit-ta-ho-ko-lin Two days.

Nit-ta-too-chin-aw Three days.

Nit-ta-os-tin Four days.

Mo-shon-nist-lee To-night.

A-pox-see-nist-lee To-morrow night.

Mo-cho-hos-see This moon.

Hos-see-hum-kee Next moon.

Osh-aw-kil-hum-kin One o’clock.

Osh-aw-kil-ho-ko-lin Two o’clock.

ANIMALS, PARTS OF BODY, ETC.

Lo-ko-see Bear (black).

Ko-wat-go-chee Cat (wild).

E-faw Dog.

E-cho Deer.

Chil-la Fox.

E-cho-wa-a-taw Goat (mountain).

Su-caw-pin-si-law Hog (wild).

E-chos-waw Manatee or sea cow.

Tock-o Mole.

O-shen-aw Otter.

Su-caw-hot-caw Opossum.

Ches-she Rat.

Cho-fee Rabbit.

Cho-fee-chaw-hot-ee Rabbit (grey).

Wood-ko Raccoon.

Klo-hi-lee Squirrel.

Klo-hot-go-chee Squirrel (grey).

Klo-hi-lee-chaw-tee Squirrel (red).

Yee-haw Wolf.

Kon-kla-po-chee Chameleon.

E-cho-yi-pee Antlers.

Wa-ka-e-fo-nee Bone (cow).

Fit-chee-law-pots-kee Entrails.

Nee-haw Fat.

Wa-ka-haft-bee Hide (cow).

Yi-pee Horn.

Fit-chee-lock-o Stomach.

E-hot-chee Tail.

E-no-tee Teeth.

E-po-lo-wa-kee Elephant.

Chil-lock-o Horse.

Chil-lock-o-chee Colt.

Chil-lock-o-pi-e-caw Mule.

Wal-ka-ho-non-waw Ox.

Wal-ka-chee Calf.

Suck-aw Hog.

Po-sha-chee Cat.

Yep-e-fa-e-caw Sheep.

E-fa-chee Puppy.

Cho-wa-taw Goat.

Wal-ka Cow.

BIRDS

O-so-waw Bird.

O-chot-aw Black bird.

Shock-kil-law Black bird (red wing).

Wa-to-law Whooping crane.

O-shaw-o-waw Crow.

Hi-lo-lo Curlew.

Hi-lo-lo-chaw-tee Curlew (pink).

Posh-e-ho-we Dove.

Fo-cho Duck.

Hat-tit-e-fon-caw Eagle.

Sho-caw Hawk.

Sho-ko-chee Sparrow hawk.

Hos-cho-kee-waw Fish hawk.

Wak-ko-lot-ko Heron (great blue).

Wak-ko-lot-ko-o-hi-lot-tee Heron (little blue).

Fost-chi-taw Red bird.

Hi-lo-lo Ibis (white).

Tos-chee Jay (blue).

Pen-na-waw Turkey.

We-hot-ko-fo-sho-wo-chee Snipe.

Eash-pock-a-waw Robin.

Fost-chi-taw Red bird.

Sho-lee Vulture.

Sho-lee-pee-los-pes-ko Vulture (black).

Chip-ee-lop-law Whippoorwill.

Fo-a-kee Quail.

Pen-nit-kee Turkey hen.

Pen-na-waw-en-to-wee Turkey beard.

Pen-cha-ho-gaw Turkey cry.

Pen-ni-chaw Turkey gobbler.

Fo-shon-nits-kaw Rookery.

Shee Feathers.

Lo-cha-e-stow-cha-kee Egg.

O-cho-ko King fisher.

Ho-shock-e-a-caw Limpkin.

O-shi-hi-yi Mocking bird.

E-fo-law Owl (screech).

Pot-see-lon-ee Paroquet.

To-to-lo-chee Chicken.

O-shot-caw Heron (great white).

O-shot-co-chee Heron (little white).

O-pal Owl (eared).

E-chee-pa-hot-tee Mother Cary’s chicken (Petrel).

FISH AND REPTILES

Sar-sho Fish.

Sar-sho-o-kee-lon-waw Cat fish.

Whit-lo-ko Oyster.

Shar-lo Trout.

To-how-how-waw Trunk.

Sar-sho-chee Minnow.

Shup-sho-chee Pickerel.

Al-la-pa-taw Alligator.

Aw-pa-to-naw Frog.

Chit-ta-mic-co Chief of snakes.

Chit-ko-la-la-go-chee Rattle snake.

Ko-tee Toad.

Chit-ta-lus-tee Black snake.

Aw-shock-o-law Snail.

Ho-lock-waw Turtle (soft shell).

Lo-chaw Turtle (land).

Chit-ta-lock-a-chee Snake (spotted).

O-co-la-chit-ta Snake (green).

Skin-cho-caw Frog (tree).

Gotch-es-waw Turtle.

INSECTS

Tock-o-cha-cha-tee Ant (red).

Tock-o-cha-lus-tee Ant (black).

Fo-a Bee.

Chil-lock-o-fo-a Bee (drone).

Cuff-ko Flea.

Cho-naw Fly.

Scop-o-swaw Gnat.

A-caw-ko-taw Grasshopper.

Chil-lock-o-do-no Horse fly.

Taw-fo Katy-did.

O-he-aw Mosquito.

Och-klo-klon Spider.

U-e-cot-taw Worm.

Och-o-klon-we-ahr Spider web.

To-ka-tes-kee-at-tee-lo-e-waw Silk worm.

Soke-so Beetle (black).

PLANTS

Lock-e-tum-ba-e-cee Oak leaf.

Ech-to-fa-la-ha-lee Chip.

E-to Wood (to burn).

Cho-lee-saw Pine leaf.

Im-pock-pock-ee Flower.

Pi-hee Grass.

Gatch-ho-ho-e-claw Blackberry.

Aw-won-aw Willow tree.

Chit-ta-hum-pe-ta Snake plant.

Til-e-ko Oats.

Shot-i-pee Persimmon tree.

Shot-taw Persimmon.

Shot-o-nin-kla Persimmon seed.

Gotch-o Poison vine.

Aw-shen-lock-o Air plant.

Aw-shen-waw Moss.

Shil-o-fo-haw Water lily.

We-sho Sassafras.

Tol-o-lock-o Palmetto (cabbage tree).

Tol-o-chee Palmetto (young cabbage-tree).

Tol-o-neck-la Palmetto seed.

She-hop-paw Saw palmetto.

Aw-shit-ta-taw Gall berries.

Aw-tock-claw Weed.

Chaw-fo-ka-naw Huckleberries.

Hi-lis-hot-kee Ginseng.

He-swan-i-hit-caw Quinine.

Gout-lock-o Cactus.

Com-to-lock-o Peanut.

Ti-fum-bee Onion.

Hee-chee Tobacco.

O-chee-o-pee Hickory tree.

Kee Mulberry tree.

Hatch-in-e-haw Cypress tree.

E-la-hock-o Shaddock (grapefruit).

THE FIRMAMENT—PHYSICAL PHENOMENA, ETC.

Go-chee-som-po-lock-o Large star.

Go-chee-som-pol-e-poch-go-chee Small star.

Cho-go-lof-caw Seven stars.

Ho-nit-claw North star.

Wa-hit-law South star.

Ho-so-shaw East star.

Aw-hil-lot-caw West star.

Ha-shay Sun.

Hit-to-tee Frost.

It-to-tee Ice.

We-wa Water.

Os-e-caw Rain.

Ti-nit-kee Thunder.

Ot-to-e-hot-tit Lightning.

Go-ti-lee Wind.

Ha-notch-e-fo-law Whirlwind.

E-ho-tee Ground.

O-ti-lee-lock-o Storm.

Ha-shay-shay-pock-taw-lo-gaw Eclipse of the sun.

Ho-nit-chaw North.

Ha-so-saw East.

Wa-ha-law South.

Op-a-lock-aw West.

Ha-lits-cha-shay-pock-ta-lo-gaw Eclipse of the moon.

Hi-yi-tee-e-chaw Morning star.

E-pof-kee Evening.

Hi-e-ta-ma-es-chee Heat.

Chit-cho Dew.

Ho-lo-chee A cloud.

KINSHIP

Sop-po-chee My son.

Chat-hos-tee My daughter.

Solk-go-chee My father.

Sots-kee My mother.

E-chock-o-tee Brother.

E-cho-see Brother (younger).

E-la-ha Brother (older).

Cho-wen-waw Sister.

Cha-hi-e-waw My wife.

Squaw Wife.

Picc-a-nin-ny Child.

VERBS, PHRASES, SENTENCES

Ah-ho-chee To plant.

Tote-ca-taw To whistle.

E-lo-chaw To date.

Lop-ko Make haste.

Ah-mos-chay To give.

Chim-moc-co-dos-chay Not to give.

Hum-bi-da-lon-es-chay To feed.

Yi-es-chay To sell.

Neich-hi-es-chee Not to buy.

Hock-ka-eet-kit To cry.

Op-peel-it To laugh.

E-hi-e-kit To sing.

Fi-i-it-lot-es-chee To hunt.

Oh-in-i-it To smell.

Clot-la-klip-chay To break.

Sop-pa-lon-es-chay To sleep.

He-ches-chee To see.

Im-po-hos-chee To hear.

Ah-es-chay Go.

Hi-e-pus To go.

Chi-yot-chit To like.

Aw-lock-chay To come.

Cha-ho-sit Forgot.

O-ko-sit Wash.

He-chus-chee Saw.

Fit-kon-nit Wait.

Hal-wuk It is bad.

Hink-las It is good.

Hi-o-e-pus-chay Two go.

Hi-op-pee-pox-es-chay Three or more go.

I-wox-chee Many come.

Aw-mul-cay All come.

No-chip-os-chay Go sleep (you).

Clot-la-klip-chay Broken (to break).

Sup-pa-lon-es-chay I take.

Chi-ho-ches-chee I am lost.

Che-ho-shar You are lost.

E-wa-kee-pa-lon-es-chay Lie down, but not to sleep.

Hum-kin-mi-si-e-pit Take one.

Ye-hi-e-pa-taw To sing.

So-toke-kee-na-aw-aw-mun-chee Give me money.

Hi-e-pus-chay I go.

Ot-som-ka-taw To go up steps.

Hi-top-ka-taw To go down steps.

Hock-it To whistle.

Cho-ho-sit Forgot.

Chi-yot-chee I want.

E-see-op-cop-e-taw To ride.

Chee-yi-chee Do you want?

Mot-to Thank you.

Es-tel-e-pi-e-ka-u-cha-ko-ot-e-he To put moccasins on.

Kit-lix-chay Don’t know.

Kit-li-es-chay I know.

Aw-kay-lot-kit Go in.

Lop-ko-sin-ot-tos-chay Come quick.

Chee-to-gaw To pole a boat.

Scof-gaw To row a boat.

Hum-pux-chay-hum-pee-taw You eat plenty.

No-chee-pa-lon-es-chay I am going to sleep.

Sa-lof-ka-chop-kaw My knife is large (sword).

Sa-lof-ka-chee My knife is small.

A-pok-es-chay All sit down.

No-chip-os-chay Go sleep (you).

Che-mo-on-ot-es-chay Are you sleepy?

I-hoo-es-chay Let us go.

Ho Yes.

Li-kus-chay Sit down.

Hi-top-cay-ta-li-kus-chay Sit down on steps.

No-chit-pay-lon-es-chay Lie down and sleep.

Its-kee-e-i-chee-tok-naw Mother wants to keep him.

In-ka-o-ko-sit Wash hands.

Mi-e-taw Tall (tree).

Che-mi-hee Grow (you or me).

Che-mi-hee-ta-mi-hee-cha-mi-he-taw Grow very tall.

Aw-ne-chee-mi-he-taw I grow.

I-ti-it-tot-chi-mi-he-taw-mi-he-taw-te-hee I will grow tall.

Ha-tee-e-tew-chee-hick-chay-hit-es-chay Glad to see you.

E-cho-lid-kit-he-chus-chee I saw deer run.

E-cho-ti-een-lid-kit-he-chus-chee I saw deer run fast.

E-cho-lid-kit-smi-hi-ko-in-in-he-chus-chee I saw deer run slow.

E-cho-yak-op-po-sit Deer walk.

E-cho-yak-op-po-sit-hi-chus-chee I saw the deer walk.

E-cho-mo-chon-it-ta-we-wa-ah-kay-lot-kit-o-mi-e-it-i-in-he-chus-chee To-day I saw a deer go in the water and swim.

Il-lich-is-caw Did you kill it?

Lop-fi-eets-chay Let us hunt.

Im-po-hitch-caw Do you hear?

He-chos-kos-chay I can’t find it.

To-pa-li-kus-chay Sit on floor (you).

Pish-wa-chi-us-chee I want some meat.

Aw-som-es-chee-aw-pish-waw Pass me the meat.

Lox-a-dox-chay You lie.

Is-chay-to-ma-es-chee Wind blew hard.

He-a-maw Come here.

Suck-chay All gone.

Aw-pok-es-chay All sit down.

Ha-sha-col-lock-tit Sun gone down.

Ha-sha-i-sit Sun come up.

To-ko-naw-yo-ko-dos-chay Money, no sell ’em.

On-e-way Me too.

Un-gaw All right.

Nock-a-tee What is it?

Stom-a-taw Which way?

Aw-lip-ka-shaw Good-by.

Aw-tee-tus-chee By-and-by.

Ho-lo-wa-gus No good.

Hi-lip-pit-ka-shaw How are you?

Som-mus-ka-lar-nee-shaw Good luck.

Ya-maw This way.

Hock-es-chee Bird cry.

Chi-yot-chit Like them.

Chee Young or small.

O-fun-net-taw Long time.

En-cha-mun-chay Well or good.

Ho-nit-chay Wild.

Ni-hit-tus-chay Fat.

Wi-o-kee-tus-chay Poor.

Es-to-chee-hock-a-effee Baby cry.

E-yof-kee-hum-pee-taw Supper (before dark).

E-mots-kee-hum-pee-taw Supper (after dark).

Kan-yuk-sa-es-ta-chat-tee Florida red men.

Yo-ho-ee-hee War whoop.

Aw-pox-see-lim-pox-say-nist-lee Day after to-morrow night.

Stu-es-taw A great deal, or too much.

Ya-ti-ka-chic-co Great Speaker (Commissioner).

Munks-chay No.

Hi-lit-la-ma-es-chay Too hot (fire water).

Im-e-lo-la-tee-ti-yee Water rough.

Ko-no-wa-hum-kin-mo-so-nit-ta-wi-yy-ches-chee I want a string of beads to-day.

Shot-cay-taw Green Corn Dance.

In-like-e-taw Heaven.

E-shock-e-tom-e-see The Supreme Ruler or the white man’s God.

E-shock-e-tom-e-see-e-po-chee God’s son, Christ.

His-a-kit-a-mis-i Great Spirit.

Po-ya-fits-a Indian’s heaven.

Il-lit Death.

Som-mus-ka-lar-nee-sha-maw-lin Good wishes to white man.

THE INDIAN NAMES OF SOME PRESENT SEMINOLES

Tallahassee Mic-co.

So-fan-gee Mi-la-kee.

Fi-lan-e-hee Tal-la-has-so-wee.

Las-ches-chee Fo-ston-sto-noc-ee-la.

Ko-i-hat-cho Cal-lo-fo-nee.

Yee-ho-lo-chee Tol-lo-see.

O-mul-la-gee Shon-o-la-kee.

She-y-o-hee On-nit-chee.

Sla-shing-to-goth-la-gee I-o-chus-chee.

Che-e-ho-la Suck-kin-ho-chee.

Sten-o-la-kee Os-ce-o-la.

Cho-fee-hat-cho Mat-lo.

Os-shen-e-ho-la Nan-ces-o-wee.

Ho-puth-tee-na-gee Tal-lem-ee.

Tin-fai-yai-ki Kat-ca-la-ni.

Stem-e-o-la-ga Chots-kee.

Ko-nip-hatch-o Tus-tee-nug-gee.

She-lock-ee Suc-kin-ho-chee.

Ta-ses-chee Me-take-ee.

Fo-so-wa-tos-to-nock-ee Cat-sa-ma-tel-e-kee.

I-o-chus-chee Fol-lem-mee.

Hi-e-tee Na-haw.

Hi-ta-kee Ho-ti-yee.

Shon-tee Ful-le-he-le-chee.

Na-gof-tee I-o-la-chee.

Chick-e-o-hee Sten-e-wah-hee.

Cli-so-to-kee-ti-ga Chip-co.

RHYTHMICAL NAMES OF SOME FLORIDA LAKES, RIVERS AND TOWNS

Imprints of the Vanishing Race are indelibly stamped upon the Geography of Florida

To-hope-ke-li-ga Noc-a-tee

Ko-mo-ka As-ta-tu-la

Wa-hoo A-lach-u-a

Chat-ta-hoo-chee We-ki-va

Chip-po-la Ca-loo-sa-hat-chee

Man-a-tee Ock-lo-wa-ha

Mi-am-ee Ock-lock-o-nee

Ok-a-lo-a-coo-chee Choc-ta-what-chee

Ta-lu-ga Hatch-in-a-ha

Ap-pa-lach-i-cola Is-to-po-ga

Pen-sa-co-la Pan-a-soff-kee

Al-li-ga-tor Chu-lu-o-ta

O-lus-tee Im-mo-ka-lee

Wac-cas-sas-see Mus-co-gee

Ap-pa-lach-ee Wa-cis-sa

O-kee-cho-bee O-kee-fe-no-kee

We-wa-hatch-ka Su-wan-nee

Oc-ta-hatch-ee Nar-coos-see

Pic-o-la-ta Kan-yuk-sa

Is-ta-chat-ta Stein-hatch-ee

In-dian-o-la Chu-muck-la

Tus-ca-wil-la Wee-took-ka

Al-la-pa-ha Wa-ku-la

Wa-bas-so La-coo-chee

Is-to-po-ga-yo-ree O-ka-hump-kin

Pin-co-la Wa-kee-na

Tho-not-os-sas-sa My-ak-ka

Hic-po-chee O-ka-lo-a-coo-chee

Cho-ko-los-kee O-ca-la

Mic-co-su-kee Ho-mo-sas-sa

Pa-lat-ka Os-ce-o-la

With-la-coo-chee Tal-la-hass-ee

O-co-ee Tus-ca-loo-sa

A-pop-ka Mic-an-o-pee

Kiss-imm-eé

THE END

EDITOR’S NOTE.

In this enlarged and illustrated edition of “The Seminoles of Florida,” the demand for which seems to come insistently from every hand, the author wishes to acknowledge the courtesy and great kindness of Mr. C. B. Reynolds and Mr. E. W. Histed for their assistance in its illustrations.

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