v. to winnow
1. ksoxtonowo, 'I throw (wheat, etc.) up in the air in a wind and the wind blows away the chaff and the seeds fall straight down.'
2. ksoxtonowotš, 'I toss wheat up in the air to winnow it.'
Morph.: [<su- (caus) + aqta- (instr.air) + nowo (stand (erect); be standing)>]
Cross References:
  • nowo to stand (erect); to be standing; to stop
  • šoxtonowotš to toss wheat; to winnow wheat
Ref: 90.585.1-2, 762.4

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