The Passamaquoddy-Maliseet Dictionary
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| Entry | Definition |
|---|---|
| wolelomoqewinuwiw | s/he is fortunate or lucky person |
| wolelot | (number, amount) it is correct, is accurate |
| wolesson | it runs smoothly, goes well, works; it is done properly |
| wolessu 1 | (mother) she gives birth |
| wolessu 2 | it runs smoothly, goes well, works; it is done properly |
| woleyasu | s/he treats self well, pleases self, takes good care of self |
| woleyu | s/he is well off, affluent; s/he lives well, lives in comfort, is easy-going; s/he is in good shape, is in good situation |
| woleyutasu | s/he, it is well treated |
| woleyutikuwam | health center, clinic |
| woleyutomuwakon | good care, taking good care (of something) |
| wolhikewiw | (clock, watch) it keeps accurate time |
| wolhuke | (ai) s/he is "feeling good," is mildly drunk; (ii; boat, canoe) it rides gentle swells nicely |
| woli (wol-) | good, well; beneficial |
| woli, woli-te | immediately, right away |
| woli-ciksotom | s/he listens well, is obedient |
| wolicuwehtahsu | s/he sets the table |
| wolicuwon | it flows well; (current) it is favorable (e.g., to canoe paddler) |
| wolicuwonoma, wolicuwonome | s/he has favorable current (for sailing, canoeing, etc.) |
| woli-ehpit | good or virtuous woman; (archaic) virgin |
| woli-ehpituwiw | she is good or virtuous woman |
| woli-esamkapotasu | (body of water) it is perfectly clear |
| wolihkomawiw | it fits, matches, is in harmony; it is suitable |
| wolihponiw | (round fruit or vegetable) s/he, it is well shaped |
| wolihpu | s/he eats well |
| wolihpukot | it tastes good |