[Lexicog] Is there is New Years term?

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From: "Wayne Leman" <wayne_leman at sil.org>
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Sent: Saturday, December 27, 2003 10:02 AM
Subject: [Lexicog] Is there is New Years term?


In a language whose lexicon you have studied, is there any term which refers
to the New Year? If so, what is it and what is its literal translation?

Cheyennes say Aa'e Emona'e, literally, 'year it's new.'

Wayne
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Wayne Leman
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