Protoform: FITA.1 [OC] Firmly tied
| Description: | Firmly tied |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to OC: Oceanic |
| Notes: | *4 POC *pwita "snare; tie by encircling, ensnare (LPO I:228,291). |
Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Maori | Whita | Firm, secure, fast | (Wms) |
| New Zealand Maori | Whi/whita/ | Fasten, lash | (Wms) |
| Niue | Pita | Put together, make up. Problematic | (Sph) |
| Tahitian | Vita | Tied, well-tied, fast bound Phonologically Irregular | (Dvs) |
| Tokelau | Fi/fita/ | Be too tight (of garments) | (Sma) |
| Waya | (Y)a/vita | Make a housewall by lashing reeds; reeds lashed in wall of house | (Ply) |
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