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'ekonorkwok'

Dictionary entry

'ekonorkwok'vt o-class • I keep safe (used of the spirits in regard to men)

Lexicon record # 4220 | Source reference(s): FS(B221)
Derivation: morphological structure 'ek-on-orkwo-

Sentence examples (2)

  1. 'Ekonorkwoyek'.
    I am a blessed person, I have a spirit looking after me.

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    — Florence Shaughnessy, Sentences (LA138-058) (LA138-058, 1980)

  2. Kee shoneenee 'ekonorkwok'.
    In this way, I'll take care of the world.

    — Captain Spott, Myth of Rock (Once a Woman) (Xd, 1907)