yaltestike, altestike

verb ai 9

s/he goes around making noise with feet (e.g., wearing high heels); s/he goes around taking collection (refers to sound of coins dropping into basket)

Plural : (y)altestikhotuwok

Prefixed Verb Stem : -iyaltestike-, -altestike-

Unprefixed Verb Stem : yaltestike-, altestike-

Changed Verb Stem : yaltestike-, altestike-

Example Sentences :

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey	English Phrase
Nuciyaltestiket.	One who calls people to church with a noisemaker (in place of a bell; between Good Friday at 3:00 pm and Easter).
Mecimiw not nekom nuci-tqonket, naka altestike mecimi-te.	He used to be a policeman, and you could always hear the sound of his footsteps. (AN)