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KURDAITCHA
Etymology
Noun
kurdaitcha (plural kurdaitchas) (Australian Aboriginal)
An aboriginal evil spirit; a sorcerer.
An expedition taken to heal or avenge someone afflicted by evil sorcery.
A man chosen to go on such an expedition.
The boots worn by someone on such a mission, typically made from emu feathers.
Coordinate terms
• Illapurinja (female version of ritual)
Source: Wiktionary
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