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ntònα

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he is accepted in marriage (his wampum is accepted),

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Themes: Bead / quillwork Listen-3

  • alahpskáhike related meaning: Bead / quillwork he does beading (thus),
  • ásαhα related meaning: Bead / quillwork he is refused (in marriage), [his wampum is returned],
  • notahpskáhike related meaning: Bead / quillwork he is the one who does beading, he is a beader,
  • nαpahpskáhike related meaning: Bead / quillwork he strings beads,
  • nαčí-kəloləwe related meaning: Bead / quillwork he is going to propose marriage by use of wampum,
  • nάphike related meaning: Bead / quillwork 1) he does beadwork, strings beads, 2) he hangs/strings fish on a line,

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