kaw
noun animate
porcupine quill; thorn
Plural :
kawiyik
Possessed :
'kawemol
Locative :
kawek
Diminutive :
kawehsis
Example Sentences :
| Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey | English Phrase |
|---|---|
| 'Sanaqsu kawiyil pisoluhkelit wen hokek skat wen woli-te monehlahq. | A porcupine quill works its way dangerously into one's body if one does not take it out right away. |
| Npeciptakenok kawiyik weci-monehlucik siktehkuwucik matuwehsuwok. | I was brought quills taken from run-over porcupines. |
| Mihkomak 'tamalhakopekhikhawa kawihi elihtuhtihtit masqewi-tuwahtahsutihil. | The Mi'kmaq embroider with quills in fancy designs when they make birchbark containers. |
Notes :
(see also kawis)
Audio Recordings :
| Audio Recording | Type of Recording | Authored by |
|---|---|---|
| Word | Dolly | |
| word | Donnell | |
| Example | Dolly | |
| Example | Dolly | |
| Example | Dolly |