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Lenape Talking Dictionary
By English WORD or PHRASE
By Lenape WORD or PHRASE
Detailed Entry Information
English:
deceased young woman; young woman (obv.)
Lenape:
skixkweyo [na]
Comments
/wa/ is realized as /o/.
Note: The obviative and absentative are homophonous.
Analysis
Form:
skixkweyo
Structure:
skixkwew-a
Meaning:
young.woman-abs