Protoform: MAAQI-MOA [PN] Observe, watch; spectator; something to look at (spectacle, freak)

Description: Observe, watch; spectator; something to look at (spectacle, freak)
Reconstruction: Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian
Notes:

*0 >> TA *mai-moa 'pet'

Pollex entries:

Language Reflex Description Source
East Futuna Maʔimoa Etre handicapé (Mfr)
East Uvea Maimoa Bon a rien Problematic (Rch)
East Uvea Maaʔimoa Personne anormale; estropié, handicapé, infirme (Rch)
Samoan Maaimoa To look at, view as an object of curiosity Uncertain Semantic Connection (Prt)
Tokelau Maaimoa Look at, observe (Sma)
Tongan Maaʔimoa Play, amusement (honorific) Problematic (Cwd)
Tuvalu Maimoa To observe, to take the part of a spectator (Jsn)

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