amoskeag
|a-mos-keag|
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/ˈæməˌskiːɡ/
historical area
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amoskeag' originates from the Native American language, specifically the word 'namaskik', where 'nama-' meant 'fish' and '-skik' meant 'place'.
Historical Evolution
'namaskik' transformed into the English word 'amoskeag', referring to the area known for its fishing grounds.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'place of fish', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a historical area known for its mills.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a historical area in Manchester, New Hampshire, known for its textile mills.
The Amoskeag Mills were once the largest textile mills in the world.
Last updated: 2025/07/20 04:51