Protoform: KORO.3 [EP] Father, old man; term of address to a man
| Description: | Father, old man; term of address to a man |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to EP: East Polynesian |
| Notes: | *1 Cf. PEP *koroua “old, decrepit; old man” |
Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easter Island | Koro | Father (old word). Term of respect or endearment used in addressing or referring to elder men (Wbr). | (Fts) |
| Hawaiian | ʔOlo | Double chin, sagging skin, jowls...to sag, hang down Uncertain Semantic Connection | (Pki) |
| Marquesas | E koʔo! | Mon vieux! mon ami! (terme de tendresse pour les hommes seulement) | (Dln) |
| New Zealand Maori | Koro | Old man, father; a term of friendly address to an adult male | (Wms) |
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