Stem with modifying proclitic composed of: xts'a= in the middle, la̱k fire/firewood
common noun. block (usage: Specifically, a block of fire wood for chopping)
Dm bisbuusu xts'a la̱k. I'll chop a block of wood.
Luk'wil ats'ik wil t'iliisga xts'ala̱gm amg̱a̱n. The red cedar block splits nice and straight.
Photograph courtesy of Margaret Anderson