Protoform: FAI-QAHAWANA [PN] To marry
| Description: | To marry |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian |
| Notes: | *0 < PN *fai 'make, do', *qahawana 'spouse' |
Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niue | Faihoana | To be married (of a man) | (Sph) |
| Nuguria | Hai-aavana | Married couple | (Dvl) |
| Samoan | Faiaavaa | Marry (said of a man only); (man) living with his wife's kin | (Mnr) |
| Sikaiana | Hai aavana | To have sexual intercourse (polite form) | (Dnr) |
| Takuu | Haiaavana | Related as spouses | (Mle) |
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