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Early Hick Lexicon — Physical States

Entries in the Physical States semantic field.

kaimpal /ka.im.pal/
weak, feeble (adjective) [Physical States, Basic Terms]
Shows metaphorical extension of belly/gut health to general strength
kapal /ka.pal/
strong, vigorous (adjective) — Contrasts with kaimpal 'weak'. Forms compounds like kapaltak 'strong-strike' [Physical States, Basic Terms]
Shows metaphorical extension of belly/gut health to general strength
kasul /ka.sul/
energetic (adjective) [Physical States, Basic Terms]
krantak /kran.tak/
to pierce, stab (verb, noun) [Basic Actions, Weapon Terms]
physical pain (verb, noun) [Body Terms, Physical States]
Shows instrumental compound formation - striking with a spike