[tlhIngan Hol] Klingon Word of the Day: DeSqIv

[Steven Boozer]

Klingon word: DeSqIv
Part of speech: noun
Definition: elbow
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(KGT 97):  The smaller {nevDagh} is characterized by its V-shaped handles, termed {DeSqIvDu'} ("elbows"; note the {-Du'}, the plural suffix for body parts is used here even though the handles are not literally body parts).

(KGT 76):  Another type of {SuSDeq} [i.e. a windbag instrument], the {DIron}, resembles and is played much like bagpipes. The verb that means squeeze the bag part of the {DIron}, usually with the elbow, is {qeb}. 

PUN: lit. “arm-knee”

SEE ALSO:
DeS 		arm (n)
qIv 		knee (n)
cha'neH 	forearm (n)

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