't-asqihtehmuwal
verb ta 36
s/he leaves or spares (something) for h/; (boxing, swordfighting) s/he parries or deflects h/ punch, blow, thrust; (figuratively) s/he skillfully parries h/ questions
Prefixed Verb Stem :
-asqihtehmuw-
Unprefixed Verb Stem :
sqihtehmuw-
Changed Verb Stem :
esqihtemuw-
Verb Stem With Preverb :
-sqihtehmuw-
Example Sentences :
| Passamaquoddy-Maliseet | English Phrase |
|---|---|
| Eci-'tawi-sqihtehmuwat, tepot ma-te tama ciltahaw siskuk. | He was so clever warding off blows from his opponent that his face wasn't bruised. |
Audio Recordings :
| Audio Recording | Type of Recording | Authored by |
|---|---|---|
| Word | Dolly | |
| Example | Dolly |