Original meaning/use of Lakota term Wateca?

[Rankin, Robert L]

The Dakota specialists on the list can probably give a much better answer to your question, but I thought I'd mention that the related word in Kaw and Omaha, "tega" means roughly 'new', 'something new' -- which seems almost the opposite of 'left overs'.  Interesting meaning shift.

Bob Rankin

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Howdy,
 
Most folks I know who speak Lakota, use the term watecá with the meaning being "leftovers."
 
I was curious if there was an earlier origin to the meaning or use of the term. 
 
Thanks,
Jonathan


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