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Classical Nahuatl
Etymology
From chiucnāhui (“nine”) + tiyānquiztli (“market”).
Pronunciation
Noun
chiucnāuhtiyānquiztli (inanimate)
- An open-air market held every nine days.
- Idem, f. 20v. col. 2.
- Chicunauh tianquiztli,mercado o feria de nue- / ue en nueue dias.
- Chicunauh tianquiztli. a market or street fair held every nine days.
References
- Alonso de Molina (1571) Vocabulario en lengua castellana y mexicana y mexicana y castellana, Editorial Porrúa, pages 62v, 20v