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Ulekelu

Noun class VnounReviewedpage 373

Definitions

1
Way of weaving, of warping.
PT Maneira de tecer, de urdir.·FR Manière de tisser, d'ourdir.

Noun class V

u- / mau-

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Tools & crafts

Dibofelu — Place where weaving is done.
Ujikitilu — Way of tying.
Ubaselu — Way of splitting, of chopping firewood.
Ubatwilu — Way of cutting, of trimming.
Uzuikilu — Way of sharpening razors. Way of barbing.
Ukaselu — Manner of tying, binding, fastening.
Muhuhu — Border; edging.
Kunyúka — To sew; to backstitch; to stitch.
Muxilondo — Weaver. Man who works at a loom.
Kutuisa — To sharpen; to hone.

Source · Assis Júnior (1940s), page 373 (right)

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