The Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Dictionary

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Entry Definition
spi-wolamewakon oath, sworn testimony
spiwolamewi-koluskuhtahsu s/he lies under oath, commits perjury
spi-wolamuhusu s/he takes or swears oath; promises to tell truth
spiye s/he, it goes high, becomes tall
spocoke there is deep mud
spokimqot it is highly rated
spoliwiw s/he goes on spree (drinking or shopping)
spomk, spomok, spomkik up high, up above; in heaven, in the sky
spomkewin, spomkiwin saint, heavenly or celestial being
spomsoq (see somsoq)
spopu s/he sits up high, has a high position
spoqohon it floats high
spoqone s/he is wearing high-heeled shoes
spote (spotiy-) during the day
spote it is daylight
spotehe s/he goes out during the day, travels by day
spoteqsu s/he sleeps or naps during day
spotew in the daytime, during the day
spotewi (spotew-) of the daytime, during the day
spotewse s/he walks during the daytime
spotkuhu s/he jumps high
spotonesu (mountain) s/he has high peak(s)
spuhse s/he rises high
spuls spool
sputs person who has good times drinking alcoholic beverages; (in this sense) "sport"