a-ɛ́l
smear
verb
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Definition
To smear with sth. (typically oil or fat); annoint.
In a sentence
Ɛgɨ́ráɨ́ áaɛl ɛnkɛ́ráí tɛ ɨlatá.
The child is being smeared by oil. (Pk)
Where this comes from
- Source
- Payne & Ole-Kotikash, Maa Dictionary (U. Oregon, 2005)
- Dialect
- Kenyan Maa (Keekonyokie/Purko/Wuasinkishu)