sasapegwit

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Document References:

Pacifique Dictionary Manuscript, Page Image #735

Transcription:	sasapegoit (razor-fish)? pingouin, manchot, oiseau de mer, ailes trop cour pour voler
Transliteration:	sasapeguit (razor-fish) ? penguin, seabird, wings too short to fly
Source as entry:	sasapeguit (razor-fish) penguin, seabird, wings too short to fly
Normalized source as entry:	sasapeguit, penguin, seabird with wings too short to fly

Part of Speech: noun animate

Pronunciation Guide: sa·sap·e·gwit

Translation: Seabird with wings too short to fly

Meanings:

Example of word used in a sentence:

Text: Apaqtuweiaqi'g na sasapegwit'pnig aq mu gisialaqsultigupni'g.
Translation: The Great Auks were sasapegwitaq and they were flightless.
Recording: Recording by jnw 🔉

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Dictionary of the language of the Micmac Indians : who reside in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Cape Breton and Newfoundland - Page 225