Detailed Entry Information

English:he was decapitated; cut his head off

Lenape:tëmikweho [via]

Sample Sentences

English:Cut off that snake's head.

Lenape:Tëmikweho na xkuk.

Comments

/w/ is elided in final position after a vowel.

Analysis

Form:

tëmikweho

Structure:

tëmikwehwa-w

Meaning:

be.decapitated-3