Detailed Entry Information

English:middle-aged woman (50 - 70)

Lenape:kìkuwi xkwe [na]

Comments

/ew/ is realized as /u/; an unrelated /w/ is inserted as a transition sound.
Initial /ë/ of "woman" is elided.
/w/ of "woman" is elided in final position after a vowel.

Analysis

Form:

kìkuwi xkwe

Structure:

kìkew-i ëxkwew

Meaning:

elder-cnct woman