The Passamaquoddy-Maliseet Dictionary

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Entry Definition
it buzzes
partially; (color) light
it is partially frozen, is not frozen solid, is slushy
it somewhat hot; (liquid) it is lukewarm, is tepid
s/he, it is pink in color
s/he acts a little bit crazy
s/he is crazy, is insane
s/he drives it crazy
s/he goes crazy all of a sudden (temporary condition)
it goes crazy
it is crazy
s/he is light in color
(ice, slush) s/he is congealed, is partially frozen
(pudding, ice cream) it is congealed, is partially frozen
(see on)
Ignatius, Ignace
(see tan ci)
s/he atones, is contrite, becomes humble
(shelter open on one side) lean-to
basket for storing combs
(fish of genus Paralichthys) flounder
s/he spears or fishes for flounder
also that one
s/he takes care of self
s/he provides care (for children, house, automobile, etc.), looks after things; s/he shows the way, guides