The Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Dictionary
Click on a letter of the alphabet to start browsing the dictionary or on one of the items listed below to see the complete entry for that item. Entries include the definition of the Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey word in English and its part of speech. Many entries also provide information about the item’s inflection (endings and prefixes), notes about its cultural significance, and English keywords that you can click on to see lists of related terms. Entries may also include audio recordings and example sentences, as well as links to videos that feature the word.
To learn more about Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey pronunciation and grammar click on one of the instructional documents in the menu on the right.
This dictionary is a work in progress. Its contents are updated and expanded on a regular basis.
| Entry | Definition |
|---|---|
| napoluhmasosku | s/he habitually repeats what others say |
| napoluhmasu | s/he repeats self |
| napoluhmehkewal | s/he interprets for h/ |
| napoluhmuwal | s/he repeats what h/ says, interprets or translates for h/ |
| napolup | (on horse, donkey, ox) rein |
| napoluwikhike | s/he takes dictation, writes what is being said |
| napomeq | male fish |
| naposessu | s/he blunders, s/he makes stupid mistake; s/he does something clumsily |
| naposomtu | s/he is clumsy, is awkward |
| napsq | male bear |
| naptunenal | s/he inserts finger into h/ mouth |
| nashulal | s/he threads h/ (yarn, thread) |
| nashuta | s/he threads |
| nashutasu | s/he, it is threaded, strung, inserted |
| nashutun | s/he threads it (shoelace) |
| naskahsu | s/he investigates |
| naskahtaqsu | s/he is loud and angry, is obnoxious |
| naskahtaqsuwamal | s/he hollers at h/ discouragingly |
| naskahtaqsuwatomon | s/he speaks strongly against it, opposes it |
| naskaluwemal | s/he discourages h/ |
| naskanaqot | (part of body, etc.) it looks to be in poor condition; (situation, etc.) it looks discouraging |
| naskanaqsu | (person, part of body) s/he looks to be in poor condition; h/ condition looks discouraging |
| naskatahamal | s/he is discouraged about h/ |
| naskatahamsu | s/he is discouraged, s/he is disappointed in self, is disgusted with self |
| naskatahasu | s/he feels discouraged, is upset |