The Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Dictionary

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Entry Definition
something in hock
s/he pawns it, hocks it
s/he pawns something belonging to h/
s/he holds h/ by ear(s)
camphor oil, camphorated oil, spirits of camphor
s/he is caught by neck
s/he holds h/ head down on something
h/ maternal uncle (mother's brother or mother's sister's husband)
h/ clothes get caught in it (e.g., bramble)
s/he grabs on
s/he holds on using hands
s/he weighs it down or puts rock on it to keep it in place
blacksmith (Wol)
s/he fastens (something) by hammering; s/he nails, pegs; s/he is hinged, is nailed, is tacked on
h/ ankle
s/he nails or tacks or staples it on
s/he nails it (onto something)
cracker
s/he holds h/ (garment); s/he holds h/ (person) by clothing
s/he traps it with foot, holds it by stepping on it (paper, cloth, etc.; e.g., when blowing away)
s/he tacks it up (paper, cloth, hide, etc.)
Claire, Clara
(law) s/he claims it
Grace
s/he catches h/ in trap, traps h/