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Lenape Talking Dictionary

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By Lenape WORD or PHRASE

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English:wisdom; intelligence
Lenape:lëpweokàn

Historical Example

Lupwaaoakun [1824] wisdom, sense

Comments

/wa/ is realized as /o/.

Analysis

Form:
lëpweokàn
Structure:
lëpwe-wakàn
Meaning:
be.wise-noun