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Lenape Talking Dictionary
By English WORD or PHRASE
By Lenape WORD or PHRASE
Detailed Entry Information
English:
it is laid down
Lenape:
shenkixën [vii]
Historical Example
schengichunk [1755] it lies
Comments
/ë/ is inserted as a transition sound between /x/ and /n/.
The inanimate suffix /-ne/ is realized as /-n/ in final position.
Analysis
Form:
shenkixën
Structure:
shenkix-ne
Meaning:
be.laid.down-3inan