Protoform: MAMAE.2 [PN] Be concerned about a treasured possession
| Description: | Be concerned about a treasured possession |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian |
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Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Futuna | Mamae/neʔa | Etre avide; être envieux (des richesses des autres); être avare | (Mfr) |
| East Uvea | Mamae | To be attached to, want to keep | (Rch) |
| Samoan | Mamae | Take great care of, make much of | (Prt) |
| Tokelau | Mamae | Hold as precious and of value in one's mind | (Sma) |
| Tongan | Mamae | Anxiety about a treasured possession | (Cwd) |
| Tuamotu | Mamae | Well looked after | (Stn) |
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