Protoform: MALU.C [PN] Protection, protected, protector
| Description: | Protection, protected, protector |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian |
| Notes: |
Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anuta | Maru(u) | Protector, man of rank (Fbg.1988); protected | (Fbg) |
| East Futuna | Maluʔi | Proteger (transitif), etre protégé | (Mfr) |
| East Uvea | Maluu | (sic): Etre respecté, obéi, vénéré Problematic | (Rch) |
| Hawaiian | Malu | Control, strength; protection; protected by taboo; the stillness and awe of taboo | (Pki) |
| Mangareva | (Ma)maru | Protection | (Rch) |
| Manihiki-Rakahanga | Whaka/maru | To appease; a protector... | (Sve) |
| New Zealand Maori | Maru | Protector, chief; power, authority | (Wms) |
| Niue | Malu | Protection | (Sph) |
| Pukapuka | Malumalu | Protection of chief | (Sby) |
| Rennellese | Magu | Protection | (Ebt) |
| Tikopia | Maru | Executant for chief; man in authority with status of brother or other close agnatic kin of chief | (Fth) |
| Tokelau | Malu | Shelter, cover, protector (from weather, violation etc.) | (Sma) |
| Tongan | Malu/ʔi | Protect, defend | (Cwd) |
| Tuamotu | Maru | Power, authority | (Stn) |
| Tuvalu | Malu | Power, authority; protection | (Rby) |
| West Futuna | Maru | Possible, able; allowed | (Dty) |
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