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“keep” in Lisu

In Lisu, keep is kawng³, tshe²¹, grgh⁵ dza⁵.

Meaning in English

1. (noun) the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress 2. (noun) a cell in a jail or prison 3. (noun) the financial means whereby one lives 4. (verb) prevent (food) from rotting 5. (verb) prevent the action or expression of 6. (verb) stick to correctly or closely 7. (verb) maintain by writing regular records 8. (verb) supply with necessities and support 9. (verb) hold and prevent from leaving 10. (verb) retain possession of 11. (verb) look after; be the keeper of; have charge of 12. (verb) retain rights to 13. (verb) maintain for use and service 14. (verb) have as a supply 15. (verb) store or keep customarily 16. (verb) stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state 17. (verb) allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature 18. (verb) conform one's action or practice to 19. (verb) behave as expected during holidays or rites 20. (verb) cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity 21. (verb) supply with room and board 22. (verb) maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger 23. (verb) fail to spoil or rot 24. (verb) continue a certain state, condition, or activity 25. (verb) to rear

Definition: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0)

Lisu dictionary entries

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Lisu

kawng³

keep / maintain / support

Source: STEDT database: Lisu, Fraser 22 (JF-HLL)

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Lisu

tshe²¹

reduce; keep; divide and distribute

Source: STEDT database: Lisu, Bradley 94 Lisu (DB-Lisu)

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Lisu

grgh⁵ dza⁵

keep / maintain / support

Source: STEDT database: Lisu, Fraser 22 (JF-HLL)

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