ÁSW̱

Saanich

Etymology

Cognate with Klallam ʔásxʷ (“fur seal”), Lushootseed ʔásxʷ (“harbour seal”) and Squamish asxw (“seal”).

Noun

ÁSW̱ (Americanist spelling ʔésxʷ)

  1. any kind of seal, including:
    ȻȽQENN ES TŦE S₭O₭I¸ ÁSW̱ ḰEȽTEṈ¸ LÁ¸E E TŦE SÁSEU¸.
    She saw a dead seal being drifted up on the beach.
    1. harbour seals, pinnipeds (order Pinnipedia)
    2. sea lions (family Otariidae)

Derived terms

  • ÁSW̱OOȽ (“pup (baby seal)”)

References

  • Timothy Montler (2018), SENĆOŦEN: A Dictionary of the Saanich Language‎[1], electronic edition, Victoria, BC: W̱SÁNEĆ School Board, page 11
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