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Kuximbaxata

verbintransitivereciprocal or reflexiveReviewedpage 259

Definitions

  1. 1
    To be firm, to support oneself, to stand one's ground. To become strong.

    PT Ter firmeza, apoiar-se, fazer finca-pé. Tornar-se forte.·FR Avoir de la fermeté, s'appuyer, tenir bon. Devenir fort.

    • u ambata o Kimbamba u ximbaxata
  2. 2
    To hold on.

    PT Segurar-se.·FR Se tenir.

Source · Assis Júnior (1940s), page 259 (right)