Protoform: KASIKASI [PN] Skin eruptions such as caused by scrofula, scabies: *kasi(-kasi)

Description: Skin eruptions such as caused by scrofula, scabies: *kasi(-kasi)
Reconstruction: Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian
Notes:

*4 POC *kwasi-kwasi 'scabies' (LPO V:346).

Pollex entries:

Language Reflex Description Source
East Futuna Kasi Scrofula (Gzl)
East Uvea Kahi Scrofula (Btn)
New Zealand Maori Hakihaki Scabies, the itch (Bgs)
Penrhyn Kasikasi Crunchy (e.g. biscuits) Problematic (Sta)
Tahitian Ahiahi A wound; scars of a warrior; bruises (Dvs)
Takuu Kasikasi Skin condition (of dog or human) brought about by much scratching of the skin; scabies, mange (Mle)
Takuu Peru/kasi Rock barnacle; scabies (Mle)
Tongan Kahi Diseased swellings, scrofula on neck, piles (Cwd)
Tongan Cahi Scrofulous indurations of the glands, to which the Tonga people are very subject (Mar)

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