londa 1comm. the sacrifice of chickens for marriage ritual. (sem. domains: 4.9.5.5 - Offering, sacrifice.) 2trans. to offer chicken sacrifices to ancestors during marriage ceremony. [The wedding party goes to the homes of relatives for drinking, dancing and the sacrificial offering of chickens. The chickens are killed by wringing their necks rather than using a knife and draining the blood. The dead chickens are tucked in the waistbands of the couple so that they swing as the couple dance and walk.]
