Entry record from Ray (2003b): Kala Lagaw Ya Mabuiag
Page number: 31
gam(u)
• n. the body; surface of the body; skin; the star Altair, i.e. the "body" of the constellation Metakorab.
Etymology comment: Miriam gem
gam-sasimai
• v. pinch.
gamu-asi
• become, especially used with colour names.
paramad gamu-asibecome red, i.e. go with-body or surface like parama
gamu-daidai
• v. be tired.
gamu-diupa
• n. dancing.
gamul
• v. used with names of objects to describe colours.
paramad-gamulred
paramad-gamulngared thing
gamu-mai
• v. snatch away.
gamu-nidi
• v. take.
gamu-tarai
• v. touch.
gamu-tari
• v. touch lightly; without pressure; be resting on.
ia-gamu-widai
• v. bring news.
kopur-gam
• v. ?.