Protoform: FE-NUMI [PN] Conceal something or hide behind something
| Description: | Conceal something or hide behind something |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian |
| Notes: | *1 Cf. CE *numi.2 "disappear", PN *mu-muni "conceal oneself" |
Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Maori | Henumi | Disappear behind anything, be out of sight | (Wms) |
| Niue | Fenumi/aki | Leave in an untidy heap, as clothing Problematic | (McE) |
| Tikopia | Fenumi | Merged | (Drd) |
| Tongan | Fenumi/ʔaki | To tuck so as to overlap; conceal, keep secret | (Cwd) |
4 entries found
Download: Pollex-Text, XML Format.
