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Part of speech

verb ai 3

Definition

(gambling) s/he hedges bets; (cards) s/he antes up

Noun Forms

Plural:
ecuwultuwok

Verb Forms

Verb Stem:
-ecuwi-

Notes

(from English, hedge)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Kil-ona kis kisi-ecu? Have you anted up yet?
Nil ma-te ntecuwiw, ma-te-na nkisamkew. I didn't put any money in, so I couldn't play.
Psi-te wen ecuwiw mesq pettuwultimuhk. Everyone antes up before the betting starts.

Audio Recordings

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