The Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Dictionary
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| Entry | Definition |
|---|---|
| wolaqetul | (furniture, clothing, bedding, etc.) they are nicely arranged or piled |
| wolaqhe | it is fragrant, smells good |
| wolaqihpu | s/he eats supper |
| wolaqihpuwakon | suppertime |
| wolaqiw | this evening (now) |
| wolaqiwiw | it is evening |
| wolaqiyik, wolaqihik | (logs, rugs, etc.) they are nicely arranged or piled; (people) they are in bed, they go to bed |
| wolaqosasu | (food) s/he, it is well done, well cooked |
| wolaqosu | (food) s/he is well cooked |
| wolaqote | (food) it is cooked well; (meat) it is well done |
| wolasihkawotin | greeting, greetings; greeting ceremony |
| wolasihkawotuwakon | greeting one another |
| wolasihkawotuwi-wapap | greeting wampum |
| Wolastokuk | on or along St. John River; in Wolastoqey territory; in Aroostook County, Maine |
| Wolastoq | St. John River (Maine, Quebec, New Brunswick) |
| wolastoqew, wolastoq | Wolastoqey person |
| wolastoqewi (wolastoqew-) | Wolastoqey, Maliseet |
| wolastoqewisqehs | Wolastoqey woman |
| wolastoqey | (language, territory, etc.) something pertaining to the Wolastoqey people or to the St. John River; the language itself |
| wolasuweltom | s/he gives thanks, is grateful |
| wolasuweltomuhtin | (holiday, rite, activity) there is thanksgiving, people give thanks |
| wolasuweltomuwakon | thanksgiving, thanks, gratitude |
| wolasuwiye | s/he pleases (others) |
| wolatkuwe | (duck, boat) s/he, it rides the waves well |
| wolatokahte | (wire, chain) it is laid out nice and straight |