Kubishi Dictionary

an Owens Valley Paiute Dictionary

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nadüüya

hard; To be hard (to the touch), to be intimidating or strong in character.; dangerous; To be difficult or dangerous (of a task).; difficult; To be difficult.; frightening; To be frightening, to be feared.

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Special thanks to Norma Nelson, elder and fluent speaker/teacher of the Bishop Paiute Tribe, her grandson Glenn Nelson Jr., who compiled the words and sentences in this dictionary, and the following Paiute speakers from across Payahuunadü: Albert Meredith, Ethie Meredith, Andy Garrison, Maude Shaw, Ruth Brown, and Margie Jones.

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