'kahsiqenal
verb ta 32
(usually woman) she applies vermilion to h/ forehead (man) or cheeks (woman) to mark the end of a period of mourning; (priest, deacon) s/he annoints h/ (especially, as part of last rites)
Verb Stem :
-kahsiqen-
Example Sentences :
Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey | English Phrase |
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Mesq-ote nkahsiqenkew. | I have yet to mark the end of my mourning. |
Yaha kisi-'takit naka kisi-kahsiqenut, "Ktopelomos." | After having the vermilion applied, the mourner is told, "You are free" (literally, you own yourself, or you belong to yourself). |
Psi-te wen kahsiqena tan etuci-mehci-'takit, ehpit kosona skitap. | Everyone, man or woman, has vermilion applied (to the forehead or cheeks) when the period of mourning has ended. |
(verb ai 1) Kahsiqensu. | S/he applies vermilion to self. |
Notes :
(literally, s/he wipes h/ face)
Audio Recordings :
Audio Recording | Type of Recording | Authored by |
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word | Alberta | |
word | Donnell | |
Example | Dolly | |
Example | Dolly | |
example | Alberta |