Complementation of i'e

[R. Rankin]

> On Wed, 21 Jan 2004, Rory M Larson wrote:
> > In class, I'm pretty sure we have been using UmoN'hoN ie from the
> > beginning for 'Omaha language', and I don't recall the speakers ever
> > objecting.  (We have a vested interest here, as Mark will have to
> > re-write his dissertation if we can't use ie with UmoN'hoN as a
> > complement!)
>
> Probably you're OK, but notice that the ladies you work with didn't
> correct you from UmaNhaN ie a ga to UmaNhaN ia ga until very recently. I
> think Omaha good manners might sometimes prevents correction of things.

FWIW Kaw speakers could/would say "Kka:Nze ie" for 'Kaw language'.  I think you
and Mark are on solid ground.  I took it as a compound at the time (since the
modifier preceded the noun).

Bob