It is descended from Old Englishwé, which was pronounced something like way in modern English. It is related to Germanwir, Dutchwij, Frisianwy, and Danishvi.
... of some 2000 Gilyaks, 1300 Ainus, with 750 Orochons[?], 200 Tunguses[?] and Some Yakuts. The Gilyaks in the north support themselves by fishing and hunting.
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