Protoform: ALAFI [NP] To lead

Description: To lead
Reconstruction: Reconstructs to NP: Nuclear Polynesian
Notes:

*1 Cf. PPN *hala "road".

Pollex entries:

Language Reflex Description Source
East Futuna Alafi/a Deblaye, praticable; ou l'on peut passer Problematic (Gzl)
East Uvea Alafi/a Demeurer chez les parents de la personne à laquelle on est marié Problematic (Rch)
Mangareva Araʔi Qui est en tete au combat (Rch)
Marquesas Aʔahi Conduire. Guider, lead (Atl). (Dln)
Marquesas Aʔahi conduire, excorter, accompagner; chasser dans, faire entrer; porter à, exciter à (Lch)
New Zealand Maori Aarahi-na Lead, conduct, escort v (Wms)
Pukapuka Alawi/a Revival of old ideas or habits by an individual (Mta)
Tongan Alafi Feel after with hand Borrowed Problematic (Bkr)
Tuamotu Arahi Lead, guide, conduct v (Stn)
West Futuna Arafi/a Bring, lead someone; marry (a wife) (Dty)

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