itwêwina

mahkêsîs

1. Naming word — like: asikan, iyiniw, maskwa
2. only one

NA-1 🧑🏽   like: pahkwêsikan, asikan

Regular animate noun stem (NA-1) - tâpiskôc: pahkwêsikan, asikan

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	Stem
No ownership	mahkêsîs-
whose / whom something belongs to	-mahkêsîsim-

1. fox CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
   AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.
   MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

mistahkêsiw

1. Naming word — like: asikan, iyiniw, maskwa
2. only one

NA-2 🧑🏽   like: kihc-ôkiniy, ayapiy

Vowel-glide animate noun stem (NA-2) - tâpiskôc: kihc-ôkiniy, ayapiy

  📖

	Stem
No ownership	mistahkêsiw-
whose / whom something belongs to	-mistahkêsîm-

1. lion, mountain lion [literally: "big fox"] CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. A lion. AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.
   MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
3. a mountain lion AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.

wâpahkêsiw

1. Naming word — like: asikan, iyiniw, maskwa
2. only one

NA-2 🧑🏽   like: kihc-ôkiniy, ayapiy

Vowel-glide animate noun stem (NA-2) - tâpiskôc: kihc-ôkiniy, ayapiy

  📖

	Stem
No ownership	wâpahkêsiw-
whose / whom something belongs to	-wâpahkêsîm-

1. white fox CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

wâpahkêsîs

1. Naming word — like: asikan, iyiniw, maskwa
2. only one

NA-1 🧑🏽   like: pahkwêsikan, asikan

Regular animate noun stem (NA-1) - tâpiskôc: pahkwêsikan, asikan

  📖

	Stem
No ownership	wâpahkêsîs-
whose / whom something belongs to	-wâpahkêsîsim-

1. white fox CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

wâpiski-mahkêsîs

1. Naming word — like: asikan, iyiniw, maskwa
2. only one

NA-1 🧑🏽   like: pahkwêsikan, asikan

Regular animate noun stem (NA-1) - tâpiskôc: pahkwêsikan, asikan

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wâpiski-mahkêsîs-

1. white fox CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

osâwahkêsiw

1. Naming word — like: asikan, iyiniw, maskwa
2. only one

NA-2 🧑🏽   like: kihc-ôkiniy, ayapiy

Vowel-glide animate noun stem (NA-2) - tâpiskôc: kihc-ôkiniy, ayapiy

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	Stem
No ownership	osâwahkêsiw-
whose / whom something belongs to	-osâwahkêsîm-

1. red fox CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

osâwahkêsîs

1. Naming word — like: asikan, iyiniw, maskwa
2. smaller / younger
3. Naming word — like: asikan, iyiniw, maskwa
4. only one

1. a little red fox 🤖CW
   Experimental automatically inflected form of CW definition
2. red fox CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
   AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.

form of osâwahkêsiw

1. red fox CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

mâski-mahkêsîs

1. Naming word — like: asikan, iyiniw, maskwa
2. only one

NA-1 🧑🏽   like: pahkwêsikan, asikan

Regular animate noun stem (NA-1) - tâpiskôc: pahkwêsikan, asikan

  📖

	Stem
No ownership	mâski-mahkêsîs-
whose / whom something belongs to	-mâski-mahkêsîsim-

1. lame fox CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

nôsê-mahkêsîs

1. Naming word — like: asikan, iyiniw, maskwa
2. only one

NA-1 🧑🏽   like: pahkwêsikan, asikan

Regular animate noun stem (NA-1) - tâpiskôc: pahkwêsikan, asikan

  📖

	Stem
No ownership	nôsê-mahkêsîs-
whose / whom something belongs to	-nôsê-mahkêsîsim-

1. vixen, female fox CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. a female fox AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.
3. a vixen AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.

kaskitêwahkêsiw

1. Naming word — like: asikan, iyiniw, maskwa
2. only one

NA-2 🧑🏽   like: kihc-ôkiniy, ayapiy

Vowel-glide animate noun stem (NA-2) - tâpiskôc: kihc-ôkiniy, ayapiy

  📖

	Stem
No ownership	kaskitêwahkêsiw-
whose / whom something belongs to	-kaskitêwahkêsîm-

1. black fox CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

1. silver fox CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

sôniyâwâhkêsîs

1. Naming word — like: asikan, iyiniw, maskwa
2. only one

NA 🧑🏽  

1. a silver fox AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.

mahkêsîsi-wâti

1. Naming word — like: cîmân, wâwi
2. only one

NI-4 💧   like: wâwi, osk-âyi

Single-syllable inanimate noun stem (NI-4) - tâpiskôc: wâwi, osk-âyi

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mahkêsîsi-wât-

1. fox hole CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. A fox den lair. MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
3. A foxhole. MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

mahkêsîsi-wanihikan

1. Naming word — like: cîmân, wâwi
2. only one

NI-1 💧   like: cîmân, astotin

Regular inanimate noun stem (NI-1) - tâpiskôc: cîmân, astotin

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mahkêsîsi-wanihikan-

1. fox trap CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
   MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

mahkêsîsiwayân

1. Naming word — like: asikan, iyiniw, maskwa
2. only one

NA-1 🧑🏽   like: pahkwêsikan, asikan

Regular animate noun stem (NA-1) - tâpiskôc: pahkwêsikan, asikan

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mahkêsîsiwayân-

1. fox pelt, fox skin CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. A fox pelt MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
3. Fox skin. MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

1. pertaining to the fox, fox-like CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

1. black fox, small black fox CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

mahkêsiw

1. Naming word — like: asikan, iyiniw, maskwa
2. only one

NA-2 🧑🏽   like: kihc-ôkiniy, ayapiy

Vowel-glide animate noun stem (NA-2) - tâpiskôc: kihc-ôkiniy, ayapiy

  📖

	Stem
No ownership	mahkêsiw-
whose / whom something belongs to	-mahkêsîm-

1. fox, large species of fox CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

1. Fox Lake, MB CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

omâcîw

1. Naming word — like: asikan, iyiniw, maskwa
2. only one

NA-2 🧑🏽   like: kihc-ôkiniy, ayapiy

Vowel-glide animate noun stem (NA-2) - tâpiskôc: kihc-ôkiniy, ayapiy

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omâcîw-

1. hunter, big-game hunter CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. The hunter. MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
3. a hunter AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.
4. a big game hunter AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.

waskwayâhtik

1. Naming word — like: asikan, iyiniw, maskwa
2. only one

NA-3 🧑🏽   like: masinahikanāhtik(w), askihk(w)

Consonant-/w/ animate noun stem (NA-3) - tâpiskôc: masinahikanāhtik(w), askihk(w)

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waskwayâhtikw-

1. birch tree, birch wood CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. Birch wood AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.

matâwisiw

1. Action word — like: mîcisow, nipâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

vowel-final animate intransitive verb (VAI-1) - tâpiskôc: nipâw

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matâwisi-

1. s/he comes into an open area or clearing (from a trail) CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. s/he moves into the open, s/he comes out onto the open prairie from the bush or wood CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. s/he appears out of the bush or wood AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.

âhâsiwiminâhtik

1. Naming word — like: cîmân, wâwi
2. only one

NI-3 💧   like: pahkêkin(w), askêkin(w)

Consonant-/w/ inanimate noun stem (NI-3) - tâpiskôc: pahkêkin(w), askêkin(w)

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âhâsiwiminâhtikw-

1. juniper berry bush [literally: "crow-berry bush"] CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

nîpisiy

1. Naming word — like: cîmân, wâwi
2. only one

NI-2 💧   like: mîkisasâkay, oskasâkay

Vowel-glide inanimate noun stem (NI-2) - tâpiskôc: mîkisasâkay, oskasâkay

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	Stem
No ownership	nîpisiy-
whose / whom something belongs to	-nîpisîm-

1. willow, willow bush CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. willow branch CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. A willow. AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.
   MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

cikâstêpayihcikan

1. Naming word — like: cîmân, wâwi
2. only one

NI-1 💧   like: cîmân, astotin

Regular inanimate noun stem (NI-1) - tâpiskôc: cîmân, astotin

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cikâstêpaýihcikan-

1. television, TV CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

1. bush, wood CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. from the bush, from the woods, from the forest CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

kosâpahcikan

1. Naming word — like: cîmân, wâwi
2. only one

NI-1 💧   like: cîmân, astotin

Regular inanimate noun stem (NI-1) - tâpiskôc: cîmân, astotin

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kosâpahcikan-

1. television CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

cikâstêpayicikan

1. Naming word — like: cîmân, wâwi
2. only one

NI-1 💧   like: cîmân, astotin

Regular inanimate noun stem (NI-1) - tâpiskôc: cîmân, astotin

1. The television. MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

1. A flash of light makes a shadow of him. MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
2. He is on T.V. MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

mahihkaniminânâhtik

1. Naming word — like: asikan, iyiniw, maskwa
2. only one

NA-3 🧑🏽   like: masinahikanāhtik(w), askihk(w)

Consonant-/w/ animate noun stem (NA-3) - tâpiskôc: masinahikanāhtik(w), askihk(w)

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	Stem
No ownership	mahihkaniminânâhtikw-
whose / whom something belongs to	-mahihkaniminânâhtikom-

1. wolf willow (a tree) CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

mahihkanâhtik

1. Naming word — like: asikan, iyiniw, maskwa
2. only one

NA-3 🧑🏽   like: masinahikanāhtik(w), askihk(w)

Consonant-/w/ animate noun stem (NA-3) - tâpiskôc: masinahikanāhtik(w), askihk(w)

  📖

	Stem
No ownership	mahihkanâhtikw-
whose / whom something belongs to	-mahihkanâhtikom-

1. wolf willow CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. a white willow or wolf shrub AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.

pasiswêw

1. Action word — like: wîcihêw, itêw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he → another/others

VTA-3 🧑🏽➡️🧑🏽   like: kîskiswêw

transitive animate verb – class 3 (VTA-3) - tâpiskôc: kîskiswêw

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pasisw-

1. s/he burns s.o. out with a prairie or bush fire CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

pâhpiwin

1. Naming word — like: cîmân, wâwi
2. only one

NI-1 💧   like: cîmân, astotin

Regular inanimate noun stem (NI-1) - tâpiskôc: cîmân, astotin

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pâhpiwin-

1. laughter, glee CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. laughing matter, cause for laughter CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. Laughter AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.
   MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
4. Glee. MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
5. a laugh AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.

wiyâtikosiwin

1. Naming word — like: cîmân, wâwi
2. only one

NI-1 💧   like: cîmân, astotin

Regular inanimate noun stem (NI-1) - tâpiskôc: cîmân, astotin

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wiyâtikosiwin-

1. being happy, being is joyful, being fun-loving CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. having a bubbly personality, ebullience CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. Joy. MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
4. Glee. MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

mahihkaniwiw

1. Action word — like: mîcisow, nipâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

vowel-final animate intransitive verb (VAI-1) - tâpiskôc: nipâw

  📖

mahihkaniwi-

1. s/he is a wolf CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
   AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.

mahihkan

1. Naming word — like: asikan, iyiniw, maskwa
2. only one

NA-1 🧑🏽   like: pahkwêsikan, asikan

Regular animate noun stem (NA-1) - tâpiskôc: pahkwêsikan, asikan

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	Stem
No ownership	mahihkan-
whose / whom something belongs to	-mahihkanim-

1. wolf CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
   AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.
   MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
2. grey wolf, timber wolf [Lat. Canis lupus] CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

onôcihcikêw

1. Naming word — like: asikan, iyiniw, maskwa
2. only one

NA-2 🧑🏽   like: kihc-ôkiniy, ayapiy

Vowel-glide animate noun stem (NA-2) - tâpiskôc: kihc-ôkiniy, ayapiy

  📖

	Stem
No ownership	onôcihcikêw-
whose / whom something belongs to	-onôcihcikêm-

1. trapper CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
   AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.
2. hunter CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. one who works a trapline AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.

mâciyiniw

1. Naming word — like: asikan, iyiniw, maskwa
2. only one

NA-2 🧑🏽   like: kihc-ôkiniy, ayapiy

Vowel-glide animate noun stem (NA-2) - tâpiskôc: kihc-ôkiniy, ayapiy

1. A hunter. MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
2. One who hunts a lot. MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

mâcîwiyiniw

1. Naming word — like: asikan, iyiniw, maskwa
2. only one

NA-2 🧑🏽   like: kihc-ôkiniy, ayapiy

Vowel-glide animate noun stem (NA-2) - tâpiskôc: kihc-ôkiniy, ayapiy

  📖

	Stem
No ownership	mâcîwiýiniw-
whose / whom something belongs to	-mâcîwiýinîm-

1. hunter CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

ominahowiyiniw

1. Naming word — like: asikan, iyiniw, maskwa
2. only one

NA-2 🧑🏽   like: kihc-ôkiniy, ayapiy

Vowel-glide animate noun stem (NA-2) - tâpiskôc: kihc-ôkiniy, ayapiy

  📖

	Stem
No ownership	ominahowiýiniw-
whose / whom something belongs to	-ominahowiýinîm-

1. hunter, provisioner CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

okâminakasiy

1. Naming word — like: asikan, iyiniw, maskwa
2. only one

NA-2 🧑🏽   like: kihc-ôkiniy, ayapiy

Vowel-glide animate noun stem (NA-2) - tâpiskôc: kihc-ôkiniy, ayapiy

  📖

okâminakasiy-

1. thorn-tree, brier CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. Canada thistle CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
   AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.
3. A thistle. MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
4. a thorn, i.e., from a rose bush. Var. kakasisiwat AECD
   Alberta Elders' Cree Dictionary/alberta ohci kehtehayak nehiyaw otwestamâkewasinahikan, compiled by Nancy LeClaire and George Cardinal, edited by Earle H. Waugh. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2002.

pêhpêkisîs

1. Naming word — like: asikan, iyiniw, maskwa
2. only one

NA-1 🧑🏽   like: pahkwêsikan, asikan

Regular animate noun stem (NA-1) - tâpiskôc: pahkwêsikan, asikan

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	Stem
No ownership	pêhpêkisîs-
whose / whom something belongs to	-pêhpêkisîsim-

1. sparrow hawk, American kestrel [Lat. Falco sparverius] CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

pîhpîkisîs

1. Naming word — like: asikan, iyiniw, maskwa
2. only one

NA-1 🧑🏽   like: pahkwêsikan, asikan

Regular animate noun stem (NA-1) - tâpiskôc: pahkwêsikan, asikan

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	Stem
No ownership	pîhpîkisîs-
whose / whom something belongs to	-pîhpîkisîsim-

1. sparrow hawk, American kestrel [Lat. Falco sparverius] CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. merlin, pigeon hawk [Lat. Falco columbarius] CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

1. black foxes are numerous, there is an abundance of black foxes CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

mahkêsîskâw

1. Action word — like: miywâsin, mihkwâw
2. ni-/ki- word
3. s/he

VII-1v 💧➡️   like: kîsikâw

vowel-final impersonal inanimate intransitive verb (VII-1v) - tâpiskôc: kîsikâw

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mahkêsîskâ-

1. there are many foxes around CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.