Swears
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Revision as of 19:47, 28 March 2010
In Mizahar, swears and oaths are regional, cultural or universal. The following is a growing list of swears with their rough definition and history organized by region.
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Universal/ Common Tongue Swears
- Shyke - a general exclamation, human in origin, literally offal.
- Petch - a general exclamation or transitive verb, derived from the Ancient Tongue, literally copulate, but has taken on abusive overtones.
- Vagik - noun, infers a person with especially foul hygiene.
Akvatar Swears
Cyphrus Swears
Eyktoli Swears
Benshiran
- Benachag - an insult, son of locusts.
- Hik - an exclamation, spit. Spitting is a waste of precious water, so this is commonly used when disappointed or faced with unnecessary loss.
- Rakva - a milder insult, a non-Benshira.
Chaktawe
- Awahtoklo- greedy filth; literally "he who leaves none for the crows".
- Chopre he randi: A curse said to someone who is being stubborn; literally "you live within stone walls".
Eypharian
Falnydar Swears
Myrian
- Skurak- an insult or exclamation depending on the context, literally means "snake vomit".
- Deyhan- an insult that varies in severity according to context. Literally means "outsider". Commonly applied to non-Myrians or ineffective Myrians. The latter use is highly offensive.
- Kotakbil- a loaded insult to one's intelligence or prowess. One who makes too much noise in the jungle; literally "heavy footed".
Dhani
- Shashassen- Extremely insulting, reserved for those who are more wicked and foul than stupid. Literally "she who abandons her children"
Kalea Swears
- Azo - an insulting term for non-Symenestra, literally meat.
- Lo Mene Virsas - an oath or promise, Symenestran in origin, by my brother.
- Zlynge - an exclamation, Symenestran in origin, literally a bad decision.