The Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Dictionary

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Entry Definition
sosoqimins (fruit of Rubus hispidus) swamp dewberry
sosq- (see entries beginning with soqsk-)
sosq (see ososq)
Sossil Cecile, Cecilia
sossoq saliva, spittle
sossoqey (baseball: illegal pitch) spitball; (paper pellet prepared with saliva) spitball
'sotaqsu s/he is clearly heard, is clearly understood
'sotasu 1 s/he understands self
'sotasu 2 s/he, it is understood
'sotawotuwok they understand each other
'sotom, nsotom s/he understands (what is said, language, etc.)
'sotuwa 1 s/he is understood
'sotuwa 2 s/he is mentioned; h/ banns are proclaimed
'sotuwasu it is mentioned, it is announced; it is demonstrated
'sotuweyu s/he is smart
'sotuwiye s/he comes to, regains consciousness
sp- high
spahkepisu (fish, etc.) s/he is hung high up on wall to dry in sun
spahkomike it is high land
spahkukot (sofa, hassock, car) it is high in shape
spahkuksu (bathtub, elephant) s/he is high in shape
spahkusu s/he is armed (with weapon)
spahseke (cliff) it is high
spahte it is tall; it is in high place
spahtehson (something little) it is tall, it is high