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    How did Passamaquoddy Bay get its name?

    Question #95321. Asked by zbeckabee. (May 03 08 10:31 PM)


    dj168

    		The Native American tribe living near the bay.

    http://www.native-languages.org/passamaquoddy.htm

    May 03 08, 10:47 PM
    queproblema

    		I'd say because the fishing was so good.

    "Passamaquoddy Bay
    Definition Pas·sa·ma·quoddy Bay

    arm of the Bay of Fundy between Me. & New Brunswick, Canada: c. 15 mi (24 km) long

    Etymology: < Micmac pestəmokati, lit., place where pollock are plentiful"

    http://www.yourdictionary.com/passamaquoddy-bay

    May 04 08, 3:53 PM

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