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[–] vaionko@sopuli.xyz 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

With a quick look I only recognise "kirvis" to be close to "kirves" meaning axe. I don't know if it's correct though.

[–] Justas@sh.itjust.works -1 points 1 year ago

You are correct :)