Protoform: LAPAKAU [NP] Skilled, knowledgeable; an expert (Clk)

Description: Skilled, knowledgeable; an expert (Clk)
Reconstruction: Reconstructs to NP: Nuclear Polynesian
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Pollex entries:

Language Reflex Description Source
Hawaiian Lapaʔau Medical practice; treat with medicine, heal, cure (Pki)
Mangareva Rapakau Deception, deceit, deceive; hurtful, noxious. Tromper quelqu'un par des faussetés, faire usage de ruses, de surprises, de fourberies; être nuisible, nocif (Rch)
Manihiki-Rakahanga Rapakau Cure, treat (illness) (Osn)
Marquesas Apakau (MQN), apaʔu (MQS) Onguent pour les plaies, panser une plaie avec cet onguent, remède (Lch)
Marquesas Apóu Medicine, salve (Crk)
Marquesas Ea ra pou A plaister (Rbs)
Nukuoro Labagau Carpenter; skilful (at a craft); craftsman (Crl)
Rarotongan Rapakau Administer or give medicine, prescribe for, treat, heal (Bse)
Tahitian Rapaʔau Faire prendre un médicament; conserver dans le sel; conserver par salaison (Lmt)
Takuu Lakapau Quick to learn, experienced, knowledgeable, skilful Phonologically Irregular (Mle)
West Futuna Rapakau-a Wise, skilful, expert, at; care for (Dty)
West Uvea Lapakau Expert at a craft or other skill (Clk)

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