itwêwina

1. Meaning large or big. MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

1. big, large, great CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. numerous CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. at an increased scale (size / intensity / importance) CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

1. big, greatly CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. much, a lot CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. very, extremely, to the extreme CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

1. big, greatly CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. much, a lot CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. very, extremely, to the extreme CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
4. at an increased scale (size / intensity / importance) CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

mîsî

1. Action word — like: mîcisow, nipâw
2. command/request that something happens immediately
3. you (one)

 

Related words

mîsîw is in the RapidWords category:

• Defecate, feces (2.2.8)

mîsîw is in the WordNet category:

• (v) stool#4

1. (you) defecate now, (you) have a bowel movement now 🤖CW
   Experimental automatically inflected form of CW definition
2. (you) have a bowel movement now. now 🤖AECD
   Experimental automatically inflected form of AECD definition
   🤖MD
   Experimental automatically inflected form of MD definition
3. (you) defecate now 🤖AECD
   Experimental automatically inflected form of AECD definition

form of mîsîw

1. s/he defecates, s/he has a bowel movement CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. He has a bowel movement. 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. s/he defecates 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.

okimâskwêw

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

 

Related words

okimâskwêw is in the RapidWords categories:

• Husband, wife (4.1.9.2.1)
• Person in authority (4.5.1)
• King's family (4.6.1.1)

okimâskwêw is in the WordNet categories:

• (n) leader#1
• (n) queen#2

NA-2 🧑🏽   like: kihc-ôkiniy, ayapiy

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

  📖

	Stem
No ownership	okimâskwêw-
whose / whom something belongs to	-okimâskwêm-

1. queen 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. female boss, female of high position CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. chief's wife, wife of anyone known as "okimâw" CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
4. The chief's wife. MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
5. the boss's wife 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.
6. s/he is the boss's wife 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.

otôsimimâw

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

 

Related words

otôsimimâw is in the RapidWords category:

• Nephew, niece (4.1.9.1.8)

otôsimimâw is in the WordNet category:

• (n) nephew#1

NA-2 🧑🏽   like: kihc-ôkiniy, ayapiy

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

  📖

	Stem
No ownership	otôsimimâw-
whose / whom something belongs to	NONE

1. nephew, parallel nephew CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. a man's brother's son or woman's sister's son CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

ostêsimâw

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

 

Related words

ostêsimâw is in the RapidWords category:

• Brother, sister (4.1.9.1.3)

ostêsimâw is in the WordNet category:

• (n) firstborn#1

NA-2 🧑🏽   like: kihc-ôkiniy, ayapiy

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

  📖

	Stem
No ownership	ostêsimâw-
whose / whom something belongs to	NONE

1. oldest brother, eldest brother, firstborn male CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. older brother CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. The oldest brother. MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
4. the eldest brother 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.

osîmimâw

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

 

Related words

osîmimâw is in the RapidWords categories:

• Brother, sister (4.1.9.1.3)
• Birth order (4.1.9.1.9)

osîmimâw is in the WordNet category:

• (n) baby#4

NA-2 🧑🏽   like: kihc-ôkiniy, ayapiy

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

  📖

	Stem
No ownership	osîmimâw-
whose / whom something belongs to	NONE

1. youngest sibling, youngest brother or sister, younger sibling CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. The younger brother MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
3. The younger sister. MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
4. a younger sibling 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.
5. younger brother or younger sister 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.

kwayâhowin

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

 

Related words

kwayâhowin is in the RapidWords categories:

• Efficient (6.1.2.8)
• Quick (8.4.8.1)
• React, respond (9.1.2.2)

kwayâhowin is in the WordNet categories:

• (n) chemical_reaction#1
• (n) speed#3
• (v) travel_rapidly#1

NI-1 💧   like: cîmân, astotin

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

  📖

Alternatives

kakwêyâhowin

kwêyâhowin

1. hurrying CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. reacting quickly CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. Quickness. MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
4. Efficiency. MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

okimâskwêsis

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

 

Related words

okimâskwêsis is in the RapidWords categories:

• Son, daughter (4.1.9.1.4)
• Person in authority (4.5.1)
• King's family (4.6.1.1)

okimâskwêsis is in the WordNet category:

• (n) princess#1

NA-1 🧑🏽   like: pahkwêsikan, asikan

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

  📖

	Stem
No ownership	okimâskwêsis-
whose / whom something belongs to	-okimâskwêsisim-

1. chief's daughter CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. daughter of anyone known as "okimâw" CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. princess CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
4. The chief's daughter. MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

nîc-âyis

1. Naming word — like: asikan, iyiniw, maskwa
2. like: nôhkom, mîpit
3. my
4. only one

 

Related words

nîc-âyis is in the RapidWords categories:

• Peer group (2.6.4.8)
• Brother, sister (4.1.9.1.3)
• Cousin (4.1.9.1.7)

nîc-âyis is in the WordNet categories:

• (n) age_group#1
• (n) child#1
• (n) cousin#1
• (n) sibling#1

NDA-1 👤🧑🏽   like: mitâs (-tâs-), mohpan (-ohpan-)

Regular animate dependent noun stem (NDA-1) - tâpiskôc: mitâs (-tâs-), mohpan (-ohpan-)

  📖

-îc-âyis-

1. my fellow youngster, my young age-mate CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. my sibling CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. my parallel cousin CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

macôhôsis

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

 

Related words

macôhôsis is in the RapidWords category:

• Personal names (9.7.1.1)

macôhôsis is in the WordNet category:

• (n) name#1

NA-1 🧑🏽   like: pahkwêsikan, asikan

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

  📖

macôhôsis-

1. young macôhow, Bad Owl's son [male name] CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. [plural:] Bad Owl's family, members of Bad Owl's family CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

kakâyawicimêw

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

 

Related words

kakâýawicimêw is in the RapidWords category:

• Boat (7.2.4.2.1)

kakâýawicimêw is in the WordNet category:

• (n) oarsman#1

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

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

  📖

kakâýawicimê-

1. s/he is a good rower 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.

pâkâhtowêw

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

 

Related words

pâkâhtowêw is in the RapidWords category:

• Sports (4.2.6.2)

pâkâhtowêw is in the WordNet categories:

• (n) baseball#1
• (n) soccer#1
• (v) play#1

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

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

  📖

Alternatives

pâkahatowêw

pakâhtowêw

1. s/he plays ball, s/he plays soccer CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. s/he plays baseball CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. s/he plays lacrosse CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
4. s/he plays ball, i.e.: football. (Plains). alt. tihtipinatowew (Northern) 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.

1. Denotes quickness or haste. MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

1. Rocky Boy, MT CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. Rocky Boy's, MT CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

kwâskwênatowân

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

 

Related words

kwâskwênatowân is in the RapidWords category:

• Play, fun (4.2.7)

kwâskwênatowân is in the WordNet category:

• (n) ball#1

NA-1 🧑🏽   like: pahkwêsikan, asikan

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

  📖

kwâskwênatowân-

1. ball (for kicking or bouncing), football, basketball CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

1. Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation, SK [southern Plains Cree and Nakoda reserve; literally: "among the Nakoda"] CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

ayahk

1. Connecting word

 

Related words

ayahk is in the RapidWords categories:

• Talk about a subject (3.5.1.2)
• Hostility (4.8.1)

ayahk is in the WordNet category:

• (n) blackfoot#1

IPC ⚡️   like: anohc

Particle (IPC) - tâpiskôc: anohc

  📖

Alternatives

aya

ayi

ayihk

1. uh, uhm, well, hmm [hesitatory] CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. A redirectional gesture usually meant to mean. "This is what I was going to say ..." MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

1. uh, uhm, well, hmm [hesitatory] CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

aya

1. Connecting word

 

Related words

aya is in the RapidWords categories:

• Body (2.1)
• Hesitation fillers (9.6.3.7)

aya is in the WordNet category:

• (n) person#1

IPC ⚡️   like: anohc

Particle (IPC) - tâpiskôc: anohc

  📖

Alternatives

ayahk

ayi

ayihk

iya

1. uh, uhm, well, hmm [hesitatory] CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. A redirectional response which requires a hesitation, and infers a person. MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

ayi

1. Connecting word

 

Related words

ayi is in the RapidWords categories:

• Mark (7.7.7)
• Hesitation fillers (9.6.3.7)

ayi is in the WordNet category:

• (n) lead#3

IPC ⚡️   like: anohc

Particle (IPC) - tâpiskôc: anohc

  📖

Alternatives

ayihk

ayiw

1. uh, uhm, well, hmm [hesitatory] CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. A redirectional gesture which requires a hesitation and concerns a thing. MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

1. uh, uhm, well, hmm [hesitatory] CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

aspatâskohpison

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

 

Related words

aspatâskohpison is in the RapidWords category:

• Chair (5.1.1.2)

aspatâskohpison is in the WordNet category:

• (n) back#8

NI-1 💧   like: cîmân, astotin

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

  📖

aspatâskohpison-

1. backrest, chief's backrest CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

wacêhkamisiwin

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

 

Related words

wacêhkamisiwin is in the RapidWords category:

• Hope (3.2.7.1)

wacêhkamisiwin is in the WordNet category:

• (n) muskrat#1

NI-1 💧   like: cîmân, astotin

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

  📖

wacêhkamisiwin-

1. being spirited, being unrestrained CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. liveliness, activity, agility, quickness CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

naskwâkan

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

 

Related words

naskwâkan is in the RapidWords category:

• Weapon, shoot (4.8.3.7)

naskwâkan is in the WordNet category:

• (n) weapon#1

NI-1 💧   like: cîmân, astotin

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

  📖

naskwâkan-

1. defensive weapon 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.

asinîwaciy

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

 

Related words

asinîwaciy is in the RapidWords categories:

• Mountain (1.2.1.1)
• Names of cities (9.7.2.3)

asinîwaciy is in the WordNet categories:

• (n) cliff#1
• (n) indian_reservation#1

NI-2 💧   like: mîkisasâkay, oskasâkay

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

  📖

asinîwaciy-

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

1. s/he hesitates to tackle s.o. CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

1. my fellow young one, my fellow youngster CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. [plural:] my fellow youth CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

1. Red Earth, SK [Cree reserve name, dialect is a mix of Plains and Swampy Cree] CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

mînisiwiw

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

 

Related words

mînisiwiw is in the RapidWords categories:

• Growth of plants (1.5.6)
• Growing grapes (6.2.1.4.1)
• Gather wild plants (6.2.5.3)

mînisiwiw is in the WordNet category:

• (v) bear#5

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

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

  📖

mînisiwi-

1. it bears fruit (as a tree) CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. He bears fruit. MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
3. it bears fruit, i.e.: a fruit tree 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.

1. women warriors' lodge, lodge of clan mothers CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

kanawêyimiwêw

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

 

Related words

kanawêýimiwêw is in the RapidWords categories:

• Protect (4.4.4.5)
• Supernatural being (4.9.2)
• Take care of something (6.1.2.2.5)

kanawêýimiwêw is in the WordNet categories:

• (v) guard#2
• (v) look_after#1
• (v) tend#2

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

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

  📖

kanawêýimiwê-

1. s/he looks after people, s/he takes care of people, s/he tends people, s/he guards people (e.g. girls) closely CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. s/he is a guard CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. s/he is a guard or keeper 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.

1. s/he polishes s.o., s/he buffs s.o. CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

otôsimiskwêmimâw

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

 

Related words

otôsimiskwêmimâw is in the RapidWords categories:

• Son, daughter (4.1.9.1.4)
• Nephew, niece (4.1.9.1.8)

otôsimiskwêmimâw is in the WordNet categories:

• (n) niece#1
• (n) stepdaughter#1

NA-2 🧑🏽   like: kihc-ôkiniy, ayapiy

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

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	Stem
No ownership	otôsimiskwêmimâw-
whose / whom something belongs to	NONE

1. niece CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. a man's brother's daughter or woman's sister's daughter CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. stepdaughter CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

miyay

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

 

Related words

miýay is in the RapidWords category:

• Fish (1.6.1.5)

miýay is in the WordNet category:

• (n) burbot#1

NA-2 🧑🏽   like: kihc-ôkiniy, ayapiy

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

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	Stem
No ownership	miýay-
whose / whom something belongs to	-miýâm-

1. mariah fish, burbot [Lat. Lota lota] CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

kwâskwênatowêw

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

 

Related words

kwâskwênatowêw is in the RapidWords categories:

• Basketball (4.2.6.2.2)
• Play, fun (4.2.7)

kwâskwênatowêw is in the WordNet categories:

• (n) basketball#1
• (n) football#1
• (v) play#1

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

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

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Alternatives

kwâskwâskinatowêw

kwâskwênitowêw

1. s/he plays with a ball (e.g. kicking or bouncing) CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. s/he plays football, s/he plays basketball CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

wiyasiwêhkân

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

 

Related words

wiýasiwêhkân is in the RapidWords categories:

• Person in authority (4.5.1)
• Governing body (4.6.3.1)

wiýasiwêhkân is in the WordNet category:

• (n) council_member#1

NA-1 🧑🏽   like: pahkwêsikan, asikan

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

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Alternatives

owiýasiwêhkân

oýasiwêhkân

wC: othasiwîhkân

1. band councillor, councillor CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. headman CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. A councillor. MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.

onîkânîw

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

 

Related words

onîkânîw is in the RapidWords categories:

• Person in authority (4.5.1)
• King's family (4.6.1.1)

onîkânîw is in the WordNet categories:

• (n) headman#2
• (n) leader#1

NA-2 🧑🏽   like: kihc-ôkiniy, ayapiy

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

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	Stem
No ownership	onîkânîw-
whose / whom something belongs to	-onîkânîm-

1. headman, leader, chieftain CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. A leader. 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. The one who is ahead. MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
4. a chieftain 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.
5. a headman 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.
6. one who leads 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.

1. Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nations, SK [southern Plains Cree and Nakoda reserve; literally: "where there are many good areas of bush"] CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

mînisiwan

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

 

Related words

mînisiwan is in the RapidWords categories:

• Growth of plants (1.5.6)
• Growing grapes (6.2.1.4.1)
• Gather wild plants (6.2.5.3)

mînisiwan is in the WordNet category:

• (v) bear#5

VII-2n 💧➡️   like: miywâsin

n-final pluralizable inanimate intransitive verb (VII-2n) - tâpiskôc: miywâsin

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mînisiwan-

1. it bears fruit 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.

1. singing in response, singing in parts CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. singing in accompaniment CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. backup singing CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

miyôw

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

 

Related words

miýôw is in the RapidWords categories:

• Careful (6.1.2.3.1)
• Quick (8.4.8.1)

miýôw is in the WordNet category:

• (n) name#1

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

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

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miýô-

1. s/he does well, s/he is skilful, s/he is good at something, s/he is competent (e.g. midwife) CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. s/he is dexterous, s/he is agile CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. s/he has the means to do something CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
4. s/he is well-off CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
5. s/he performs perfectly 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.

nêhiyaw-kisêyiniw

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

 

Related words

nêhiýaw-kisêýiniw is in the RapidWords categories:

• Body (2.1)
• Tribal names (9.7.1.4)

nêhiýaw-kisêýiniw is in the WordNet category:

• (n) cree#1

NA-2 🧑🏽   like: kihc-ôkiniy, ayapiy

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

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	Stem
No ownership	nêhiýaw-kisêýiniw-
whose / whom something belongs to	-nêhiýaw-kisêýinîm-

1. male Cree elder, old man of the Cree CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

ayamihêwihkân

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

 

Related words

ayamihêwihkân is in the RapidWords category:

• Religious person (4.9.7.1)

ayamihêwihkân is in the WordNet categories:

• (n) curate#1
• (n) monk#1

NA-1 🧑🏽   like: pahkwêsikan, asikan

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

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ayamihêwihkân-

1. minister, vicar CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. monk, brother CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
3. seminary student CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

oyasiwêhkân

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

 

Related words

oýasiwêhkân is in the RapidWords category:

• Lead (4.5.3.1)

oýasiwêhkân is in the WordNet category:

• (n) council_member#1

NA-1 🧑🏽   like: pahkwêsikan, asikan

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

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Alternatives

wiýasiwêhkân

owiýasiwêhkân

wC: othasiwîhkân

1. band councillor CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. headman, councillor CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

pêyakôsêw

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

 

Related words

pêyakôsêw is in the RapidWords category:

• Rear a child (2.6.4.2.1)

pêyakôsêw is in the WordNet category:

• (n) child#1

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

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

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pêyakôsê-

1. s/he has one child CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. s/he bears only one child CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

kwâskwêpayihôs

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

 

Related words

kwâskwêpaýihôs is in the RapidWords category:

• Hoofed animals (1.6.1.1.3)

kwâskwêpaýihôs is in the WordNet category:

• (n) mule_deer#1

NA-1 🧑🏽   like: pahkwêsikan, asikan

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

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kwâskwêpaýihôs-

1. mule deer [literally: "jumper; leaper"; Lat. Odocoileus hemionus hemionus] CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.

mêtawêskiw

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

 

Related words

mêtawêskiw is in the RapidWords category:

• Play, fun (4.2.7)

mêtawêskiw is in the WordNet categories:

• (v) enjoy#1
• (v) play#1

VAI-1 🧑🏽➡️   like: nipâw

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

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mêtawêski-

1. s/he likes to play, s/he plays a lot CW
   Cree: Words, by Wolvengrey, Arok, editor. Regina, University of Regina Press, 2001.
2. He plays a lot. MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.
3. He likes playing. MD
   Maskwacîs Dictionary. Maskwacîs, Maskwachees Cultural College, 1998.