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méhtahtawe

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1) he/it stops, ceases to shine, 2) the glow of light has ceased, 3) he/it wilts

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  • mehtahtáwehle related meaning: Light / bright 1) he/it gradually wilts, 2) he/it gradually ceases shining
  • pəssahtáwehle related meaning: Light / bright he/it gives off intermittent light, he/it twinkles, sparkles, flickers
  • pəssáhkʷəlahəso related meaning: Light / bright he/if flashes, it lightens, there is a sudden flash of light, it flashes the light on;
  • pə̀skʷale related meaning: Light / bright he/it bursts into flame, is afire, burns, sparkles and gives off light,
  • pə̀ssahkʷəle related meaning: Light / bright he/it gives off, emits light and heat, there is firelight, he/it blazes, there is a steady flame, it
  • pə̀ssahtawe related meaning: Light / bright he/it shines, glows, gives off light (as a firefly, star, the moon, but not the sun),

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