oonock

[< Esk. unaq]

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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See 1933 quote.

Quotations

1882

In this way he can usually approach near enough to shoot his prey with a rifle, or strike it with a seal spear or oo-nar.

1933

In it he mentioned the word "oonock." It is an Eskimo implement, used for harpooning seals.

1941

Oonok--The Company's staff who follow the sport of seal hunting in the spring are all familiar with this spearhead and its shaft.