Protoform: KUKU.1A [CP] Grasp, hold in the hand
| Description: | Grasp, hold in the hand |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to CP: Central Pacific |
| Notes: | *3 PEO *gugu(m) "grasp in fist, clench fist" (LPO I:285). |
Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anuta | Kuku | Grasp a small object which may be completely held in the hand | (Fbg) |
| East Futuna | Kuku | Embrace, hold in arms | (Bgs) |
| East Uvea | Kuku | Grasp | (Rch) |
| Fijian | Ququ/ca | Hold in hand, cleave to | (Hzd) |
| Mangareva | Kuku/a | Faire effort; surmonter des obstacles Uncertain Semantic Connection | (Rch) |
| Moriori | Kuku | Clinch the hand | (Shd) |
| Moriori | Kuku i ri pukii | Strangle | (Shd) |
| Niue | Kuku | To grasp, clench. Hold fast (McE). | (Sph) |
| Penrhyn | Kuku | Squeeze, wring, grasp; wring, choke | (Sta) |
| Pukapuka | Kuku | Wring out cream from grated coconut | (Bge) |
| Rotuman | ʔUʔu | Hand (and arm) | (Cwd) |
| Samoan | ʔUʔu | Take hold of, grasp | (Prt) |
| Tikopia | Kuku | Clinch, close the hand | (Fth) |
| Tokelau | Kuku | Hold, grasp | (Sma) |
| Tongan | Kuku | Grasp, grip, clutch, hold on to; embrace, cuddle | (Cwd) |
| Tongan | Kuu/mia | Durational of kuku to grasp etc. | (Cwd) |
| Tongan | Coocoo | To grasp; a handful | (Mar) |
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