Appoꞌsiꞌ

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Chickasaw

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From sa- (first person marker) +‎ ippoꞌsiꞌ (grandmother).

Noun

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Appoꞌsiꞌ

  1. grandma, grandmother, granny (title of respect)
    Synonym: ippoꞌsiꞌ
    Appoꞌsaat impa.Grandma is eating.

Usage notes

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  • Used in a vocative sense or to refer to one's own grandmother.