The Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Dictionary

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Entry Definition
s/he is cutting something off flush, level, or even (with something else); (basketmaking) s/he is cutting off excess part of stander(s) level with top of basket
they walk in step; they walk abreast
s/he uses it equally, uses it simultaneously
in that direction; in that way, in this way, like that, like this
Tadoussac, New Brunswick
s/he speaks from there
dust, pulverized material
dustpan, dustbin
s/he puts tape on it; s/he tape records it (audio, video)
s/he tapes something belonging to h/ (hand, ankle, etc.); s/he tape records it for h/ (song, story, etc.)
(also check entries beginning with i- or 't-i- in the I section of the dictionary)
tea
skimming spoon (for removing fat), scoop, dipper; breast-pump
it shakes due to thunder, sonic boom, etc.
(sonic boom, etc.) it produces shock wave
(police officer) s/he gives h/ ticket (e.g., for traffic violation)
deacon
s/he brews tea, makes tea (Wol)
teapot (Wol)
(bird, Cyanocitta cristata) blue jay
owl (species uncertain, possibly great horned owl, Bubo virginianus)
Delia
s/he turns to the right
h/ right hand
(baseball) s/he pitches right-handed