balhatsba•lhatsᗭᘳᐪᔆNpotlatch

   

Etymology: A loan from Chinook Jargon paɬač ‟give, gift”, ultimately from Nuuchanulth p'ačitɬ`make a ceremonial gift’.

Example

   
Ts'ekebalhatsus̲da.
womanpotlatchshe is sitting
The woman is at the potlatch.
  

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Related Words:   Clan and Potlach

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