The Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Dictionary
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| Entry | Definition |
|---|---|
| ksapite | s/he has sharp teeth |
| ksapitimeq | (fish, various species) shark |
| ksapskot | stove (Wol) |
| ksapsqe | it gives off a lot of heat |
| ksapuhke | s/he is preparing liquid food for eating or drinking |
| ksapuwe | s/he is eating or drinking liquid food (soup, stew, beer, etc.) |
| ksapuwihikon | soup |
| ksaqhe | it has strong scent or odor (excessive or offensive) |
| ksaqhenike | s/he has strong body odor or bad breath, etc.; s/he has offensive odor |
| ksatc- | (see entries beginning with ksacc-) |
| ksate | (weather) it is very hot |
| ksatke | s/he likes the place so much that s/he stays longer |
| ksatokihtehsin | (rope, string) s/he strikes sharply against something, pounds against something |
| ksatqahsu | s/he sleeps late |
| ksatqin | the waves are big or high, the water is rough |
| ksatqinihke | (on ocean, lake, etc.) there are big waves |
| ksawenike | s/he prepares meal, s/he concocts something to eat |
| ksawenikewinut | recipe box |
| ksawotu | s/he, it costs a lot, is expensive |
| ksawotuwinaqot | it is expensive looking; it is grandiose or lavish in appearance |
| kse (ksiy-) | going or coming in, entering; (baseball) running from third base to home plate |
| ksehe | s/he, it comes in, goes in, enters |
| ksehenaqsu | s/he is in sight, is noticeable; (person, object, etc.) s/he sticks out in a crowd; s/he looks guilty |
| ksehewiw | it comes in, goes in, enters |
| ksehpehe | the tide comes in |