ukọ

Isoko

Etymology

Cognate with Yoruba ukọ̀ (“messenger”) or even a borrowing. Potentially a distant relative of Urhobo ọyikọ (“messenger”).

Noun

ukọ (plural ikọ)

  1. messenger

Derived terms

References

  • E. O. Agbada et al, Vbuhrẹ Ụmụ́bọrá Isoko (Teach Yourself Isoko), first published 2008, revised edition 2017 - page 92

Yoruba

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ū.kɔ̀/

Noun

ukọ̀

  1. (Ọwọ) messenger, diplomat, delegate for a monarch or town
    Synonyms: ikọ̀, olùránṣẹ́

References

  • Adewale-Somadhi, FAMA (1996), FAMA's Èdè Awo: Òrìṣà Yorùbá Dictionary, San Bernadino: Ile Orunmila Communcations, →ISBN
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