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Part of speech

noun animate

Definition

orphan (child with one parent dead)

Noun Forms

Plural:
kipossok
Possessed:
'kipossomol; (old form) 'kipomol
Diminutive:
kipossis

Notes

(compare sesomi-kiposs)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
'Tiyan 'pomawsuwinum nit nekom ulitahatomon naci-wicuhkekemin, wicuhkeman 'siwehsol 'kipomol. He tells his people then that he is happy to go and help out, to help his brother's orphan. (LM)

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
Word Dolly
example Dolly