Protoform: AA- [PN] Ligative particle, like, as, after the manner of
| Description: | Ligative particle, like, as, after the manner of |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian |
| Notes: |
Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mangaia | Aa | Like, similar to | (Sta) |
| Moriori | Aa | Connective | (Shd) |
| New Zealand Maori | -Aa- | In the manner of | (Bgs) |
| Niue | -Aa- | Like, as, after the manner of | (McE) |
| Penrhyn | Aa- | Like, -ish (in a few words?) | (Sta) |
| RaŹivavae | A | Particle of equation, denoting resemblance or similarity: like, after the manner of... | (Stn) |
| Rarotongan | A(a) | Like, resembling, in the manner of (often used without a following article) | (Bse) |
| Rarotongan | Aa- | Alternative or diminutive in meaning: rather, somewhat, -ish | (Bse) |
| Samoan | A | Ligative particle occurring in certain nominal constructions Problematic | (Prt) |
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