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COASTS OF AUSTRALIA.
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According to our Vocabulary. | According to Captain Cook. | |
Knee | Bōn-gǒ | Pongo. |
Toes | Ēb-ě-rǎh | |
Navel | Toōl-pǒ-rǎ | Tool poor. |
A quail | Kah-kee or Moōl-lǎr | |
Friend | Īt-chēw | |
Pigment | Wǒ-parr | |
Feathers | Tě-ērr | |
Hair of the head | More-re-ah | Morye. |
Beard | Wǒl-lāh | Waller. |
Nipples | Cōy-ǒ-bēr-rah | Cayo. |
Fingers | Mǔn-gāl-bǎh | |
Elbow | Yē-ēr-wě | |
Huts | Yē-ēr-kǎy | |
Go along, go away, or go on | Tattee, or Tah-tee |
Among the presents made to them were some bead, which they appeared to consider of little value; but what pleased them most, was a bird that Mr. Hunter shot previous to their appearance.