Word Detail

Part of speech:

(Vtr)

Sources:

Notes:

This word was almost certainly connected with 'werka' - 'to carry', but it was also based at least to some extent on English 'work' particularly in its semantic development. It was not felt to be a borrowed word.

Usage:

Alternate use:

Categories:

Actions, Making

Example Phrases

English:

working side by side, working along side of

Language:

werkitya-tawa

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