[dalappoɾoɖ]
place on a tree where two branches rub together; the sound of two branches rubbing together Dalabon – 5 speakers – Australia (Arnhem Land) You can curse someone by putting a piece of their dirty/sweaty clothing in spot where the two branches meet. The accursed will get sick and can only recover if the item is removed from the dalabborrord. Source: Evans, Merlan & Tukumba (eds, 2004) Dalabon Dictionary Credit: Alexandra Marley Comments are closed.
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