wakĩrĩ

n. · class 1/2

1. my co-wife; 2. mutual name used by those who have partaken of the sacrificial meat-feast of friendship, bosom friend; 3. name used by girl for her sponsor

Example: "Kithure Kindiki nĩ mũnini wa mũtongoria wa bũrũri na nĩ wakiri." — Kithure Kindiki is the deputy leader of the country and is a lawyer

Etymology: [Sw. wakili]