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he painted it with charcoal


[∅-t'ez <t'es₁ «charcoal»]  Perfective Affirmative     Shape class: n

This refers to the practice of painting one's face with charcoal under the eyes before visiting a new place. Failure to do so brings bad weather.


Related Words:   Images and The Creation Thereof   Smearing, Painting, Etc.


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