seckint

Gullah

Alternative forms

Etymology

From English second.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sɛ.kɪnt/

Adjective

seckint

  1. (ordinal) second

Noun

seckint

  1. (unit of time) second

Usage notes

  • Gullah uses the same word for both the number and its ordinal adjective. is one of several adjectives that provide an exception to this rule.

References

  • Virginia Mixson Geraty, Gulluh fuh oonuh: Gullah for You (1997)
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