The Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Dictionary

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Entry Definition
s/he has or makes serious expression (on face)
it is highly regarded, is respected, is esteemed
s/he is proud of self, thinks highly of self, is conceited, is arrogant, is selfish; s/he puts self ahead of others
s/he thinks maturely for age; s/he thinks from own point of view only
it is highly regarded, is respected, is esteemed
s/he is respectful
respect, esteem
s/he acts mature, acts grown up; s/he is surprisingly bright for age
s/he is holy, is divine, is sacred, is highly esteemed
it is revered, is prized; it is holy
bread cooked directly in coals
rat (Wol)
way over on the other side (of hill, etc.); area of Sipayik on west side of highway (Maine Route 190) also locally called Hollywood
nosy or curious person, busybody
s/he is a nosy or curious person, is a busybody
inappropriately outspoken person (one who embarrasses others, interrupts, etc.)
delight, euphoria, great joy, great happiness
s/he, it is pure, unmixed, unadulterated
all alike; nothing but
(plants) they grow crowded together; there is nothing but them growing there
(cards) s/he has all trumps, h/ cards are all trumps
it makes a bulge
s/he makes a bulge
s/he loses grip or hold
it gets free, gets loose, gets away, breaks away