Protoform: KEU.B [PN] Turn (head or body), turn away, look to the side
| Description: | Turn (head or body), turn away, look to the side |
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| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian |
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Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kapingamarangi | Geu gi daha | To jerk away (e.g. one's head) | (Lbr) |
| Luangiua | ʔEu | Avoid; turn face away | (Smd) |
| Niue | Keu | Crooked; to turn aside, to go crooked | (McE) |
| Niue | Ke/keu | Turn | (Sph) |
| Niue | Mata/keu | Cross-eyed | (McE) |
| Nukuoro | Geu/geu | Shake one's head back and forth (meaning "That's not right!") | (Crl) |
| Nukuoro | Geu | Shake head once to one side | (Crl) |
| Rennellese | Keu | Turn back or head to the side | (Ebt) |
| Sikaiana | Keu | Twist around, turn | (Dnr) |
| Takuu | Keu | Twist one's body around (as in struggling to get free), hit something with one's shoulder or elbow | (Mle) |
| Tikopia | Keu | Turn away, as in dislike, fear, or anger | (Fth) |
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