naksq
noun animate
young woman; (archaic) maiden, virgin; (naksqemol) h/ female helper or caregiver
Plural :
naksqiyik
Possessed :
naksqemol
Locative :
naksqek at the young woman's house
Diminutive :
naksqehsis
Example Sentences :
| Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey | English Phrase |
|---|---|
| Yukt tokec msi-te skinuhsuwok Piktuk 'pawatomoniyal yuhtol naksqiyil. | Now the youths at Pictou all desire this maiden. (LM) |
| Pol naci-kiluwapoman naksqem. | First I'm going to look for my helper. |
| Msi-tehc 'tiyultiniya naksqiyik. | All the young girls will be there. (LM) |
| Mali naksqemol wicuhkemkul. | Mary's hired girl helps her. |
| Naksqiyik 'tiyali-kiluwahtuniya luhkewakon. | Young women are going around looking for work. |
Notes :
(for male helper, see wenuhc)
Audio Recordings :
| Audio Recording | Type of Recording | Authored by |
|---|---|---|
| word | Dolly | |
| Example | Nancy | |
| example | Dolly | |
| example | Dolly | |
| example | Dolly | |
| example | Dolly |