07-19-2021, 09:51 AM
(07-19-2021, 09:46 AM)Bally002 Wrote: I find the most interesting term in the Aboriginal Language is "Muckaty" pronounced Muck-a-tee.
There is a cattle station named Muckaty station in central Australia.
'Muckaty' means in central Australian aboriginal terms "rifle' or "Firearm". The term came from the west coast where the Dutch mariners landed or were ship wrecked late 1500's to early 1600's. 'Musket'. I've met many a central Australian who carry on the genes. Blonde Hair, Blue eyes and freckles in some upon their dark aboriginal skin. Licencing being part of my duties years ago in central Aust meant I handed out some 'muckaty' licences...
If we assume the first part of the word 'Muck' derives from the shortening of the word 'musket', 'A-tee' must be a broken-down
expression of something else relevant to the area. Do you have any insight to what that may be?
(Intrigued Pom asking!)
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