Introduction-E

Glossary
Aagjuuk
Two specific stars, one bigger than the other.
(Two stars in the constellation Aquila, Altair
and Tarazed.)
Aattaujaq
A form of playing ball, catching the ball and
throwing it to team members (any number of
teams, any number of players).
Aglu
A seal breathing hole in the ice.
Akittittuq
The stitch used for sewing a tent by having
one person on the inside while the other is
outside. The one on the inside pushes the
needle out so that the other person can pull
the thread through. The person on the
outside then pushes the needle in for the
other person to pull. Same stitch used for
sewing in a window.
Aksunnguqtuq
When a child is walking and no longer
crawling. A toddler. The term refers to when
the child is old enough that there isn’t as
much fear of the child dying as an infant.
Akulliruut
[Mittimatalik] The month “when the caribou
hair is in between” (neither too thin nor too
thick; just right for making it clothing). The
month equivalent to September. [Iglulik]
Amiraijaut.
Akuttujuuk
“The two far apart.” The appearance of these
stars while there was still light signified the
imminent return of the sun. (Betelgeuse and
Bellatrix.)
Aliqa
Males older sister (archaic).
Allijjivik
A section of an iglu where one would store
items that were not going to be put inside the
iglu; a kind of storage porch.
Amaruujaq
A game of chasing called “being like wolves”
(similar to British Bulldog) played by people
of all ages. Young men liked it because it
gave them an excuse to chase the girl they
were interested in. Young women liked it
because they got to see who was interested
in them. Old women liked it because it gave
them the chance to run around. Young
children liked it because they got to see who
they could outrun.
Amauti
A parka with a pouch and a large hood for
carrying babies.
Amialliruut
[Mittimatalik] The month when caribou
antlers are losing their covers. The month
equivalent to October. [Iglulik] Ukialliruut.
Amiq
Skin with fur.
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