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Part of speech

verb ai, ai+obj 1

Definition

s/he licks it (thumb, envelope, etc.)

Noun Forms

Plural:
'samilluwessultiniya

Verb Forms

Verb Stem:
-samilluwessi-

Notes

(literally, touches it with tongue; see also 'sunilluwessin)

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Nutokonuwet 'samilluwessin 'cihcin 'sami supeyuwok pileyak tolehpok. The dealer licks his thumb because the new cards are slippery.
'Samilluwessinol epeskomakonol. (pitcher) He licks the baseball.

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Brenda
Word Dolly
example Brenda
Example Dolly
Example Dolly