Gilyak

[ gil-yahk, gil-yahk ]

noun

1. Nivkh.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Gilyak¹

< 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

Among the Gilyaks the Bear is dressed after death in full Gilyak costume and 98seated on a bench of honour.

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As I stood on the bank, a Gilyak boat came near me with a full cargo of salmon.

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The southern one, near which we passed, is called Cape Pronge, and has a Gilyak village at its base.

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A Gilyak gentleman does not permit fire carried into or out of his house, not even in a pipe.

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While we took wood at a Gilyak village I embraced the opportunity to visit the aboriginals.

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