Protoform: LEQO.2 [PN] Guard, look after
| Description: | Guard, look after |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian |
| Notes: | *5 POC *liqos(-i) 'look at, see' (LPO V:493). |
Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anuta | Reo | To look after | (Fbg) |
| Anuta | Reu | To guard Phonologically Irregular | (Fbg) |
| East Futuna | Leʔo | Guard | (Bgs) |
| East Uvea | Leʔo | Guard | (Rch) |
| Emae | Re/reo/ | Look after | (Cpl) |
| Luangiua | Lo/lo/si | Look after | (Smd) |
| Luangiua | Lo/lo/si | Protect | (Hbn) |
| Niue | Leo/leo | To guard, watch over, protect; constable, policeman | (Sph) |
| Niue | Leo | To wait Uncertain Semantic Connection | (Sph) |
| Nukumanu | Ro/ro/hi (pl. lo/llo/hi) | Be careful; guard; look after | (Trt) |
| Pukapuka | Leo(leo) | Defend, protect, guard | (Bge) |
| Rennellese | Geʔo | Guard, rule v, protect, govern | (Ebt) |
| Samoan | Leo | Watch over, look after | (Prt) |
| Takuu | Lo/lo/sii, lo/ro/sii (pl. lollosii) | Watch over something or someone; protect | (Mle) |
| Tikopia | Reo | Guard, protect | (Fth) |
| Tokelau | Leo/leo | Policeman, guard, watchman | (Sma) |
| Tongan | Leʔo | Keep watch (over), be on guard, guard (v). | (Cwd) |
| Tongan | Leo | To watch, to be awake; a sentinel | (Mar) |
| Tuvalu | Leo/leo | Guard | (Rby) |
| Vaeakau-Taumako | Hua/leo, ha/leo, fka/leo | Be guarded, feel safe | (Hvn) |
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