The Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Dictionary
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| Entry | Definition |
|---|---|
| ceconihtasu | it is built sturdily, is braced firmly |
| 'ceconihtun | s/he makes it rigid, braces it solidly |
| 'ceconihtuwan | s/he braces solidly or makes rigid something belonging to h/ |
| 'ceconikapuwihtuwal | (boxer, etc.) s/he takes stance against h/, braces self to fight h/ (also used in reference to arguments, debates, etc.) |
| ceconikapuwu, ceconikapuhu | s/he stands tense, rigid, stiff |
| ceconikon | (building, car) it is rigid, solid; (plant) it is stiff or rigid as it grows |
| 'ceconimal | s/he counsels h/ not to (do something), restrains h/ by speaking to h/ |
| ceconinaqsu | s/he looks tense, stiff, rigid |
| ceconitutom | s/he is tense, holds self tense or rigid or stiff; s/he braces self; s/he has feeling that s/he is being talked about (and is embarrassed or nervous) |
| 'ceconiyal | s/he makes h/ rigid, braces h/ solidly |
| ceconomtu | s/he is obstinate |
| 'cecononal | s/he restrains h/ by bracing with arm(s) |
| cecononikon | prop, brace, support |
| 'cecononomon | s/he restrains it by bracing with arm(s) |
| 'cecononomuwan | s/he steadies or braces something belonging to h/ using hand(s) |
| cecononsu | s/he holds self back with arm(s); (figuratively) s/he restrains self, inhibits self from acting |
| ceconuhulike | s/he resists being moved by bracing feet against something |
| cehcis | (blood vessel) vein |
| cehcisipahkik | (Plantago major) common plantain |
| cehcoloqs | gland (in throat) |
| cehcoloqsine | s/he has glandular disease or condition, has goiter |
| Cehki | Jackie |
| 'cehkinol | h/ buttocks |
| cehkit | jacket |
| cehponis | Japanese (person from Japan) |