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English and Western Abenaki
New Words
beaver****
makwabid-jik
literally "red one who sits; red toothed one"
This name for beaver has a double meaning. First "red one who sits" speaking of a beaver that is in, on, or has recently left its lodge, as its outer fur has a red color and "red toothed one" in reference to beavers teeth having a reddish color.
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