Protoform: MA-FAO [XW] Stretched, lengthened

Description: Stretched, lengthened
Reconstruction: Reconstructs to XW: West Polynesia (TON,NIU,EUV,EFU,SAM,TOK,TUV,NFO)
Notes:

*0 << PN *ma-.1, *fao.3 "stretch something taut" ??

Pollex entries:

Language Reflex Description Source
East Futuna Mafao Croitre, grandir (en parlant de l'homme) (Gzl)
East Uvea Mafao Etiré, étendu; croitre, grandir (en parlant de l'homme) (Btn)
Niue Mafao Stretched apart, well separated; to stretch oneself (McE)
Tongan Mafao Taut, tight; stretch or reach out (Cwd)

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