Protoform: FEQAO [PN] Escort, protector; companion. to accompany, look after
| Description: | Escort, protector; companion. to accompany, look after |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian |
| Notes: | *1 Cf. PN *qao.4 "authority, kingdom" |
Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Futuna | Feʔao/qaki | Go with (as lover) | (Bgs) |
| East Uvea | Feao | Escorte, cortege, tenir compagnie | (Btn) |
| New Zealand Maori | Wheao | Meaning uncertain, but probably "a person of high birth" | (Bgs) |
| Niue | Faka/feao/ | Stand face to face > | (McE) |
| Niue | Iki fakafeao | prince-consort | (McE) |
| Samoan | Feao | Guard, protect, keep another company | (Prt) |
| Tikopia | Feao | Material object giving spiritual protection (Firth 1967:210) | (Fth) |
| Tongan | Feʔao | Company for, to be/look after each other, look after | (Cwd) |
| Tuvalu | Feao | Family god; God; Jesus; spirits | (Rby) |
| West Futuna | Feiao (WFU) | Be a companion to (of people and animals) | (Cpl) |
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