ci-é-gi-ȼĕ

ci-é-gi-ȼĕ 
shiégithe 
verb possessive 
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To take a person instead of one's own child, grandchild, etc.; this is done when the adopted person resembles the deceased child, grandchild, nephew, or niece, in one or more features. 
May 31, 2011 12:37 am

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JOD: v. poss. of cieȼĕ.
Added/modified by: Catherine Rudin on 9/28/09, 12:00 AM
Second slip has same word with slightly different definition, crossed out. (Adopt a child from a different tribe or gens.)
Added/modified by: Catherine Rudin on 5/30/11, 7:32 PM
 
verb that is not yet classified 
 
 
This is done when the adopted person resembles the deceased child, grandchild, nephew, or niece in one or more features. 
 
 
 
 

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