to smear, anoint → to clean 2 realizations
ACCEPTED Realization 1
type Polysemy
language Tigrinya
lexeme läḳ̃läḳ̃ä
meaning 1 'to paint, daub, smear, coat walls with mud''
direction →
meaning 2 'to rinse (dishes, earthenware, clothes); to polish, shine (shoes, leather)'
reference
comment KT 87
ACCEPTED Realization 2
type Polysemy
language Tigrinya
lexeme masägʷä
meaning 1 'to anoint, smear one’s head with fresh butter, coat one’s hair with a layer of fat etc.’
direction —
meaning 2 ‘to wipe clean (e.g., a baby’s behind)'
reference
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