Protoform: LAFO.1 [PN] Ceremonial presentation of wealth
| Description: | Ceremonial presentation of wealth |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian |
| Notes: |
Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fijian | I/lavo | Money | (Cpl) |
| Fijian | Lavo/taka | Choose, pick, cull Problematic | (Cpl) |
| Luangiua | ʔAho | Pay Phonologically Irregular | (Smd) |
| Rennellese | Gaho | A gesture in such dances ad hakatege or near the end of the suahogi, with head bending forward and hands outstretched Uncertain Semantic Connection | (Ebt) |
| Samoan | Lafo | Presentation of fine mats to orator | (Prt) |
| Tokelau | Laafo/ga | Tax, contribution, subscription, collection (Sma) | (Sma) |
| Tongan | Lafo | Present fine mats when chief dies | (Cwd) |
| Tuvalu | Lafo | Pay tax | (Rby) |
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