Detailed Entry Information

English:prostitute; whore (literally - foolish woman)

Lenape:kèpchuxkwe

Comments

/ë/ in word medial position before /x/ is realized as /u/.
/w/ is elided in final position.
(Note the literal meaning as distinct from the actual meaning.)

Analysis

Form:

kèpchuxkwe

Structure:

kèpch-ëxkwew

Meaning:

foolish-woman