talkoot — meaning in English

English meaning

• bee noun A flying insect that collects pollen and nectar, and in many species produces honey and wax.
• voluntary adjective Done by choice, not because of an obligation or force.

Senses

talkoot is used for these senses in English:

• bee A community gathering to share labour, e.g. a sewing bee or a quilting bee.
• voluntary Working or done without payment.

bee — full definition

1. noun A flying insect that collects pollen and nectar, and in many species produces honey and wax.
2. noun A gathering where people work together on a task, or compete, such as a spelling bee or quilting bee.

voluntary — full definition

1. adjective Done by choice, not because of an obligation or force.
2. adjective Unpaid, especially describing work done for a good cause.

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