The Passamaquoddy-Maliseet Dictionary
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| Entry | Definition |
|---|---|
| wolitpiye 1 | s/he makes up, becomes friend (after quarrel) |
| wolitpiye 2 | it is good news; (something good) it happens |
| woli-tpostom | s/he is attentive, obeys well |
| wolitutom | s/he is good person; s/he is discreet, behaves well |
| wolituwok | they make up, they become friends again (after argument) |
| woliw, woli-te | immediately, right away |
| woli-wihkutomuwakon | asking for favor(s), asking for favorable treatment |
| woli-wikhikon | the Bible, (literally) the Good Book; (in general) a good book |
| woli-wisunasu | it is thoroughly cleaned or tidied |
| woliwon | thank you |
| woliye | s/he, it functions well; (ii: gun) it shoots accurately; (ai) s/he leads a good life; (as word of agreement or reassurance) very well, it's all right (mainly Wol) |
| woliyusu | s/he puts on jewelry, makeup, etc., makes self presentable, grooms self |
| woliyusut | jewelry; personal ornament or adornment; makeup; (plural) cosmetics |
| wolkamu | s/he is well built, is well proportioned; s/he is nice and plump, is pleasingly plump |
| wolkatom | s/he has good marriage |
| wolkawotuwok | they complement each other; (dual only) they (two) walk well |
| wolkil | s/he is nice and big |
| wollacu | s/he is well prepared, is completely packed |
| wollahsimu | s/he gets a good rest |
| wollamson | there is a pleasant breeze, there is wind from favorable direction |
| wollaqiw | it is a nice or pleasant evening |
| wolloqe | the ice is smooth (on lake, river, etc.) |
| wolluhka | (team member) s/he has good team |
| wolluhke | s/he works well, does well |
| wollumsu | s/he charges fair price(s) |