Protoform: MAMAWA [AN] Yawn (Clk)

Description:	Yawn (Clk)
Reconstruction:	Reconstructs to AN: Austronesian
Notes:	0 >> TO mamao, SO mavava 4 POC mawap "yawn" (LPO V:300). 6 PAN ma-Suab 'yawn' (ACD). 8 Note. The TO and SO forms do not agree precisely, but POC mawap suggests that TO has innovated. It is tempting to see a connection with PCE haamama.

Pollex entries:

Language	Reflex	Description	Source
Emae	Mamava	Yawn	(Cpl)
Nukuoro	Maava	Yawn Problematic	(Crl)
Rennellese	Mamaba	Yawn	(Ebt)
Tikopia	Mava	Yawn; inhalation of deep breath	(Fth)
Vaeakau-Taumako	Mava	Yawn	(Hvn)
West Futuna	(H)mava	Yawn, pull in breath	(Dty)
West Futuna	Mavah/mava	Etre essouflé	(Rve)

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