The Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Dictionary
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| Entry | Definition |
|---|---|
| seskahsewe | s/he is dressed up, is wearing dressy clothes |
| 'seskahsewhutolal | s/he dresses h/ up (i.e., in fancy clothing) |
| seskahte | it is expensive, it looks expensive |
| seskahtuwahak | jewel, gem |
| seskahtuwe | it shines brightly, it is aglow |
| 'seskahtuwehpute | it sparkles brightly |
| seskahtuwesson | it glitters, sparkles |
| seskalokiqe | s/he has fierce-looking eyes, has penetrating gaze |
| seskapewiw | (man, boy) he is very handsome |
| seskatokuhute | it is ornate, is highly decorated |
| seskatpemahsu | s/he has perfume or after-shave on head (i.e., on face, neck, etc.) |
| seskewse | s/he dresses in fine or expensive clothes |
| seski (sesk-) | brightly, fancily, showily; very |
| seskiku | (woman, girl) she is ravishingly beautiful |
| seskimahsu | s/he has overwhelming fragrance (perfume, after-shave, etc.) |
| seskimahte | it has overwhelming fragrance (flower, orange, etc.) |
| seskinaqot | it looks dressy or decorative; it looks grand |
| seskinaqsu | s/he is fashionably dressed, is dapper, is all dressed up; s/he dresses in fine or expensive clothes |
| seski-piley | something brand-new |
| seski-pitiyahte | it shines brilliantly, it is brilliantly lit |
| seski-pitiyahtuwe | it is very brightly lit |
| seski-sepay | early this morning (past only) |
| seskocihte | it is brightly coloured |
| seskocossu | s/he is brightly coloured |
| seskoqone | h/ shoe(s) have fancy heel(s) s/he is wearing fancy shoes (often used to indicate being overdressed for an occasion) |