Ancient Nahuatl Poetry, Containing the Nahuatl Text of XXVII Ancient Mexican Poems / Brinton's Library of Aboriginal American Literature Number VII.

by Daniel G. Brinton

CHICHINA, v. To snuff up, imbibe, or suck up, especially the odors of burning incense, through a tube. VII, 4; XVII, 10.

CHICHINAQUILIZTLI, n. Torment, pain, suffering.

CHIHUA, v. To make, to do, to happen; chihua in noyollo, my heart is troubled, I am pained.

CHIMALLI, n. The native shield or buckler. VI, 4.

CHITONI, v. To sparkle, to glitter.

CHITONIA, v. To gain, to realize a profit. V, 4.

CHITTOLINI, v. To bow down, to sink.

CHOCA, v. To cry (of animals and man).

CIAHUI, v. To fatigue one's self, to tire.

CIHUACOATL, n. A magistrate of high rank; lit.,"woman serpent."