Northern Pomo Online Talking Dictionary


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stick game
k'aday
noun
stick game

see also: women's dice game

Women’s dice game: Goal was to get all 12 sticks. Playing pieces were willow stick that are split down the center, smooth on one side and designs on the other. 2 women sit there, take the 12 sticks, 6 and 6 for each, roll it in their hand, and shoot it out. Slick ones are worth nothing, get sticks for getting more designed ones facing up.
Example phrases (phrasicon)
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playing stick game
k'aday diman
verb phrase
playing stick game

see also: playing women's dice game
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become conscious of
le:maʔa
verb
become conscious of

see also: become aware of, notice, realize
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