Protoform: FAKA-SANI [EC] Tie two coconuts together by partially husked fibre
| Description: | Tie two coconuts together by partially husked fibre |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to EC: Ellicean |
| Notes: | *1 Cf. PN *faka-.1, ?*sani.2 "remove leaves, cut hair" (Rby). |
Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luangiua | Asaŋi | Tie two coconuts together for carrying | (Smd) |
| Manihiki-Rakahanga | Fakahani | Strip of husk connecting a pair of coconuts | (Bck) |
| Manihiki-Rakahanga | (Whaka)hani | To tie up coconuts | (Sve) |
| Nuguria | Kahani (pl. kahhani) | Tie two coconuts in a particular way | (Dvl) |
| Penrhyn | Hakasani, hakasari | Tie two coconuts together; trace down genealogical line | (Sta) |
| Pukapuka | Kaayani | Tie together two husked nuts...; strip of husk left on nut when husking | (Bge) |
| Rennellese | Hakasani | Tie together, as two unhusked coconuts Problematic | (Ebt) |
| Sikaiana | Kaasani | A bunch of coconuts tied together by their skins. | (Dnr) |
| Takuu | Kaasani | Coconuts of any growth stage when tied in pairs; tear a strip from the husk of a dry coconut in order to tie it to another.... | (Mle) |
| Tokelau | Kaahani | Tie (coconuts) in pairs | (Sma) |
| Tuvalu | Fakahani | Tie two coconuts together with their own fibre | (Rby) |
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