Queens in Queens, Hobos in Hoboken

First, get these two items out of the way:

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“The word “Manhattan” comes from the Lenape (Munsee) language, likely meaning “place where we get wood for bows” or “hilly island”. The “place for bows” meaning is supported by the presence of hickory trees ideal for making bows and is considered the most widely credited origin, as first recorded by Henry Hudson’s crew as “Manna-hata” in 1609. 

• “Place for bows”: This theory suggests the name comes from the Munsee word manaháhtaan, meaning “place where we gather the wood to make bows”. The island had stands of hickory and ash, which were excellent for crafting bows.
• “Hilly island”: Some sources also suggest the name could mean “hilly island,” though this is a less favored explanation among modern scholars.
• First recorded use: The name was first written down as “Manna-hata” in the logbook of Henry Hudson’s ship, the Half Moon, during his 1609 expedition”

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