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ter-gerw

Dictionary entry

ter-gerwvn • speak, settle a dispute

Lexicon record # 3701 | Source reference(s): R259
Semantic domain: sounds and speaking

Other paradigm form

  • iterative teee-gerw be at peace

Sentence examples (3)

  1. Kee 'ne-ter-gerw, kee ter-gerw.
    I wish bad things on someone.

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    — Florence Shaughnessy, Sentences (LA138-016) (LA138-016, 1980)

  2. Kol-chee ter-gerw kem tue' 'o goyhl-kep' 'we-tuuek ko-lo 'we-noo-loo-chek' kue ne-puy.
    Every time he spoke its tail wagged as if the salmon were answering.

    — Florence Shaughnessy, "The First Salmon Rite at Wehlkwew" (LA16-8, 1951)