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/ogid-/ initial

 
on top of
 
Type:
initial
Subtypes:
root
Variants:
ogij,wagid , ogid
ogidajiw adv loc on top of a mountain
ogidakamig adv loc on top of the ground
ogidaabik adv loc on top of something mineral (e.g., metal, glass, rock)
ogidaagonag adv loc on top of the snow
ogidaajiwan adv loc upstream
ogidaandag on top of a bough
ogidaatig adv loc on top of a log, piece of wood, stick, or tree
ogidibiig adv loc on top of the water
ogidigamig adv loc on top of the house; upstairs
ogidoonag adv loc on top of a canoe or boat
ogiji- pv lex on top, on top of
ogijidaabaan adv loc on top of a vehicle (car, truck, wagon)

The Ojibwe People's Dictionary is developed and maintained by:
Nora Livesay, Editor
John D. Nichols, Founder and Linguistic Editor

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