Entry record from Roesler (2011): Central Asmat
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• v. mature.
Cowoc sur otapma.The girl matures. (lit sits)
Note: Is sit a characteristically feminine position? Ow sur otemames means the people (men) mature. Is standing a characteristically masculine position? Women often sit while paddling a canoe and men usually stand to paddle a canoe.
Reference: 4.1429; 4.1430