Adair's derivation from _cheera_, fire, is worthless, as no such word exists in their language.
[27-1] The term Algonkin may be a corruption of _agomeegwin_, people of the other shore.

Algic, often used synonymously, is an adjective manufactured by Mr.Schoolcraft "from the words Alleghany and Atlantic" (Algic Researches, ii.p.

12).

There is no occasion to accept it, as there is no objection to employing Algonkin both as substantive and adjective.

Iroquois is a French compound of the native words _hiro_, I have said, and _koue_, an interjection of assent or applause, terms constantly heard in their councils.
[27-2] Apalachian, which should be spelt with one p, is formed of two Creek words, _apala_, the great sea, the ocean, and the suffix _chi_, people, and means those dwelling by the ocean.