kurdaitcha

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An aboriginal evil spirit; a sorcerer.
  2. An expedition taken to heal or avenge someone afflicted by evil sorcery.
  3. A man chosen to go on such an expedition.
  4. The boots worn by someone on such a mission, typically made from emu feathers.

Pronunciation

/kə(ɹ)ˈdaɪtʃə/

Word forms

kurdaitcha kurdaitchas kadaitcha kooditcha kardaitcha

Etymology

From Arrernte gadaidja.

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