The Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Dictionary
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| Entry | Definition |
|---|---|
| milsewhutolal | s/he dresses h/ in (many) different styles of clothing |
| milsomal | s/he feeds h/ many or various foods |
| milsu | s/he gives (something) to self |
| miltaqot | various sounds are heard, all kinds of things are being said |
| miltaqsu | s/he is talking about a variety of subjects or topics |
| miltaqsuwamal | s/he says offensive things to h/ |
| milte | it consists of various items or components (e.g., newspaper with different articles) |
| miltehkasu | it is danced in various ways |
| miltehkomon | s/he dances it in various ways (slow, fast, sideways, etc.) |
| miltehkomuwan | s/he kicks something belonging to h/ in various ways; s/he dances it in various ways for h/ |
| miltokessu | s/he, it careens, swerves this way and that |
| miltokhasu | it is strung with decorations (Christmas lights, fir garlands, etc.) |
| miltokhutasu | (engine, house, etc.) it is wired with many wires; (ship, etc.) it is strung or rigged with many ropes |
| miltokitutom | s/he squirms, moves body like snake |
| miluwakon | gift |
| miluwan | s/he gives it away |
| miluwe | s/he gives, donates |
| miluwehkahal | s/he uses h/ for various purposes |
| miluwehkan | s/he uses it in various ways |
| miluwehtuwal | s/he plays many pranks or tricks on h/ |
| miluwekhal | s/he gives h/ away |
| miluwemok | (something given away) donation; subsidy |
| miluwike | s/he points in various directions |
| mimahqenal | s/he greases or oils h/ (post, pan, etc.) |
| mimahqenomon | s/he greases or oils it (stick, bolt, hinge, etc.) |