The Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Dictionary
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| Entry | Definition |
|---|---|
| 'samtehmon | s/he taps it lightly; s/he touches on it, alludes to it (topic, etc.) |
| sanahq | (fish, genus Hippoglossus) halibut |
| 'sanaqot | it is dangerous, looks dangerous |
| 'sanaqsu | s/he is dangerous, looks dangerous; s/he looks untrustworthy |
| Saniya | Sonia, Sonja |
| sankewame | s/he fishes without any disturbance |
| sankewi (sankew-) | calmly, peacefully, slowly; quietly |
| sankewikapuwu, sankewikapuhu | s/he stands still; (military) s/he stands at ease |
| 'sankewimal | s/he speaks to h/ calmly or in conciliatory way |
| sankewimiye | s/he prays quietly, prays calmly |
| sankewinaqsu | s/he looks composed or calm, looks peaceful |
| sankewiqahsu | s/he sleeps peacefully or quietly or contentedly |
| 'sankewitahamal | s/he feels safe with h/ |
| sankewitahasu | h/ thoughts are calm or peaceful |
| sankewitahasuwakon | peaceful thought(s), peace of mind, contentment; relaxation, calmness, peacefulness |
| 'sankewitahatomon | s/he thinks quietly or calmly about it |
| sankewitutom | s/he has calm demeanor, appears to be composed |
| sankewiw | calmly, quietly |
| sankewomahtu | s/he acts peacefully, behaves calmly, is sedate |
| sankewomolsu | s/he feels content, feels comfortable |
| sankewopu | s/he sits still |
| sankewossin | s/he lies still |
| sankewpekte | (body of water) it is calm, is still |
| sankewqahsin | s/he sleeps peacefully or contentedly |
| sankewqahsu | s/he sleeps peacefully or contentedly |