Protoform: FAKA-PELEPELE [PN] Treat with special care

Description: Treat with special care
Reconstruction: Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian
Notes:

*0 << PN *faka-.1, *pele.1 "beloved"

Pollex entries:

Language Reflex Description Source
Anuta Pakapere Love, sympathy, affection (Fbg)
East Futuna Fakapele(pele) Caresser, traiter avec des égards particuliers, gâter quelqu'un en lui pardonnant tous ses caprices (Rch)
East Futuna Fakapele Gâter quelqu'un (Mfr)
East Uvea Fakapelepele Caresser, cajoler, traiter avec égards, avoir des préférences pour (Rch)
Penrhyn Hakaperepere To treasure, to belove ; to be favorite (Rmn)
Rarotongan Akaperepere Cherish, hold dear or in loving esteem (Sve)
Samoan Faʔapelepele To take care of, to make much of (Prt)
Tokelau Fakapelepele Be affectionate, show affection; treasure highly, value highly (Sma)
Tongan Fakapelepele To pet, to make a pet of, treat with indulgence or favouritism; treat (a thing) with special care (Cwd)

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