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mάtkʷaso

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1) he shakes his head up and down in thanks or approval [Indian custom], 2) he shakes his head up and down in assent,

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  • mάtkeso shared opening 1) he starts to burn, 2) he gets sunburned,
  • mάtkʷewo shared opening he nods his head,
  • mάtsohse shared opening 1) he is early, 2) he starts off early,
  • mάtənahke shared opening he fights, he engages in conflict,

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