Protoform: FAFALI [PN] Scoop up waste, wipe after defecation: *fa(fa)li
| Description: | Scoop up waste, wipe after defecation: *fa(fa)li |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian |
| Notes: | *1 Cf. PN *faqelu "wipe anus" |
Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Futuna | Fafali | Excrement on anus after defecation, dag | (Bgs) |
| East Uvea | Fafali | S'essuyer le derriere avec quelque chose de mou (se dit pour les femmes) | (Btn) |
| Fijian | Vali | Detach fish from hook, meat from shellfish, shellfish off rocks; separate, disentangle | (Cpl) |
| Kapingamarangi | Haali | Shovel, scoop up | (Lbr) |
| Luangiua | Hali | Baby's faeces, mess; clean up | (Smd) |
| Niue | Fali | Wipe up (e.g. faeces) | (Sph) |
| Niue | Fafali | Clear away, wipe off, wash out | (McE) |
| Nukuoro | Hhali | Scoop up (of solids only) | (Crl) |
| Rennellese | Hahagi | Wrap up (as excreta of children); sweep up | (Ebt) |
| Samoan | Fafali | Wipe after defecating | (Prt) |
| Sikaiana | Hhali | Scoop up faeces or vomit (usually with a coconut shell) | (Sps) |
| Takuu | Ffali | Clean up excrement, wipe after defecation | (Hwd) |
| Takuu | F/fari | Scoop up faeces or vomit; wipe the bottom after defecating | (Mle) |
| Tikopia | Fali | Pick up to get rid of (as ordure etc.) in leaf wrapper; pick up small objects Phonologically Irregular | (Fth) |
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