icoki

n. · class 5/6

1. yoke. Yoke. A wooden crosspiece fastened over the necks of two animals (especially oxen) to enable them to pull a load together; metaphorically used for burden, bondage, or subjugation.

Example: Icoki rĩrĩa rĩa mehia makwa, guoko gwake nĩkuo kũnjohereire; (The yoke of my rebellions is bound together,); Mũndũ nĩaagĩrĩirũo nĩ gũikara na icoki ta ng’ombe rĩrĩa e mwanake. (It is good for a person, when young,)