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Lenape Talking Dictionary
By English WORD or PHRASE
By Lenape WORD or PHRASE
Detailed Entry Information
English:
wise man; smart man; intelligent man; member of the Delaware council
Lenape:
lëpweìnu
Historical Example
Lupwaaéénoa [1824] counsellor
Comments
The noun is a contracted form of /lëpwe/ "be.wise" and /lënu/ "man."
Analysis
Form:
lëpweìnu
Structure:
lëpweìnu
Meaning:
wise.man
