The Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Dictionary
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| Entry | Definition |
|---|---|
| pqalokotune | s/he has red mouth (e.g., wearing lipstick); h/ mouth is red inside (e.g., from having eaten raspberries or beets) |
| pqanaqsu | s/he can just be seen; s/he is passable actor |
| pqanokahte | it is red and made up of layers (e.g., red book) |
| pqapit | (see qapit) |
| pqapsqesu | s/he, it is toasted, is browned by cooking |
| pqapsqis | brick |
| pqapsqisikuwam | brick house |
| pqapsqisocihte | it is brick red in color |
| pqaqopos | creosote, pitch, tar |
| pqaqosu | s/he gets sunburn; s/he is sunburned |
| pqatemu | s/he can cry (after being unable to cry because of anger, shock, etc.) |
| pqatpe | s/he has red hair, is redhead |
| pqa-wolitahasu | s/he is able to be happy, is content with self |
| pqe (pqiy-) | removing piece or pieces |
| pqehkomikhikon | piece of sod; clump of earth |
| pqehpehe | (liquid) it drips red |
| pqekpektehson | (cloth) it drips red |
| pqeku | s/he is dressed in red; (garment, carpet) s/he is red |
| pqesasu | s/he, it is sliced |
| pqesikon | unsliced loaf of bread |
| pqessu | h/ skin is red (from infection, irritation, inflammation) |
| pqeyu | s/he, it is red |
| pqi (pq-) | red in color |
| pqihtuwe | he has red beard or whiskers |
| pqikcehe | (eye) it is bloodshot |