The Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Dictionary
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| Entry | Definition |
|---|---|
| 'kisekhutun | s/he hung it, can hang it |
| 'kisekisomon | s/he cut it out, can cut it out (with scissors) |
| kisekonasit | animal skin that has been dressed, stretched, and dried |
| 'kisekonomon | s/he wrapped it, can wrap it |
| 'kiseksomon | s/he sliced it, can slice it (with knife) |
| kiselomosu | s/he risks life; (religion) s/he makes sacrifice or offering |
| kiselomosuwakon | offering, sacrifice |
| kiselsu | s/he risks (doing something), is venturesome; s/he allows self (something) |
| 'kiseltomon | s/he lends it out, lets it be used (by someone else) |
| 'kiseltomuwal | s/he lets h/, allows h/, permits h/ |
| 'kiseltomuwan | s/he lets, allows, or permits h/ to do it or to have it |
| kisesson | it works, it functions; it serves the purpose; it is available |
| kisessu 1 | it works, it functions; it serves the purpose |
| kisessu 2 | s/he is available; (young woman) she is old enough to have sex |
| kisewestu | s/he talked or spoke, can talk or speak |
| 'kisewotun | s/he arranged it, can arrange it; s/he put it together, can put it together (jigsaw puzzle) |
| kiseyu | s/he is ready |
| 'kiseyutomon | s/he handled it, can handle it; s/he defeated it, can defeat it |
| 'kiseyuwal | s/he defeated h/, can defeat h/ |
| kishike | s/he shot, fired shot; s/he can shoot |
| kishoma | s/he makes agreement (with someone) |
| kishomahsu | s/he is in agreement, in accord; s/he makes date (with someone), makes plan |
| kishomawotuwok | they made or came to agreement, can come to agreement (with each other) |
| kisi (kis-) | (shows completed past action); be able to, can |
| 'kisi-apatapenkatomon | s/he paid it back, can pay it back |