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Essays of an Americanist

Note 371 — PART IV. LINGUISTIC. (continued 2)

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The following words and meanings are from Carochi’s Grammar and Molina’s Dictionary of this tongue:

ço, punzar, sangrar.

çoço, ensartar, como flores, cuentas, etc.

çotica, estar ensartada la cuenta, etc.

tlaçotl, cosa ensartada.

The original meaning of zo, a pointed tool or awl, is not given by Molina, but is repeatedly expressed in the phonetic picture-writing of the Aztecs.

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