Talk:Escuminac, Quebec
Latest comment: 7 years ago by Theklan in topic Escuminac etymology
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Escuminac etymology
editHello. I wonder if "escuminac" doesn't have a Basque origin, as many other places in Quebec. "Eskuminak" means greatings in Basque language, and it wouldn't be a nonsense to think about this etymology. Is there any evidence elsewhere? -Theklan (talk) 23:52, 25 November 2017 (UTC)
- @Theklan: A reliable authority is of course the Commission de toponymie du Québec but its entry on Escuminac doesn't say anything about a Basque origin, see reference 1. Significantly, this reference does say that the translation "here are small fruits" is far from certain. Basque whalers were active in the Gulf of St. Lawrence during the 16th and 17th centuries. Maybe worthwhile for you to research... -- P 1 9 9 ✉ 15:59, 27 November 2017 (UTC)
- @P199: I did some research on the topic but there's nothing serious. A paper about Basque loans to Mikmak mentioning two loan-words, but not Escuminac. The not clear transation (and quite strange, a toponym saying "here are small fruits"?) was the origin of my doubt. -Theklan (talk) 19:38, 27 November 2017 (UTC)
