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oonock
[< Esk.
unaq
]
n.
See 1933 quote.
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.