The Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Dictionary
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| Entry | Definition |
|---|---|
| nutopanket | baker of bread |
| nutoqittaq | steerer, helmsman |
| nutqisket | (see nutkisqet) |
| nutsakihwet | spectator, onlooker; movie-goer, television-watcher |
| nutsakiyat sipsis | bird watcher |
| nutsakiyut | actor, actress |
| nutsawet | butcher |
| nutsekoniket | bricklayer, stone-mason |
| nutsihmahsit | caterer, bartender |
| nutsihpiluwet | doctor, practitioner who treats illnesses with medication, herbs, etc. |
| nutskuwipit | (baseball) infielder |
| nutsomuwet | caterer |
| nutsoqet | trapper |
| nuttemit | one who cries or weeps (e.g., actor, professional mourner) |
| nuttokhutahsit | electrician |
| nuttoqqit | one who jumps, professional or competitive jumper (e.g., basketball center, high-jumper) |
| nuttutuwet | (railroad) fireman |
| nutumqet | (cowboy, cavalry soldier, etc.) horseback rider, bareback rider; (racehorse rider) jockey |
| nutumqewin | (cowboy, cavalry soldier, etc.) horseback rider, bareback rider; (racehorse rider) jockey |
| nutuwal | s/he hears h/ |
| nutuwalket | trouble-maker; someone fighting for a cause or a case (e.g., lawyer) |
| nutuwikhiket | writer, author |
| nutuwisit | berry-picker, blueberry harvester |
| nutuwolet | person who carries load; (military) infantry soldier; (golf) caddie |
| Nuwel | Noel, Newell |