Protoform: MEO [PN] Discontented, dissatisfied

Description: Discontented, dissatisfied
Reconstruction: Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian
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Pollex entries:

Language Reflex Description Source
East Futuna Meo Etre mécontent; être insatisfait (Mfr)
East Uvea Meo Etre mécontent, non satisfait, déçu (Rch)
Niue Meo Bashful Uncertain Semantic Connection (Sph)
Rennellese ʔAa/meo To be sad; to sulk (Ebt)
Rennellese Kai/meo To be angry about stinginess (Ebt)
Samoan Meo Disappointed; disappointment (Mnr)
Samoan Meo To be sulky (Prt)
Sikaiana Kai/meo To feel jealous or unfairly treated as when another man is given a gift but one is not (Dnr)
Takuu Kai/meo Greedy, stingy (Mle)
Tikopia Kai/meo Envy, jealousy (Fth)
Tongan Meo Sullen, downcast; keep oneself in check when speaking, moderate one's language or 'climb down' (Cwd)
Vaeakau-Taumako Kai/meo Be envious (Hvn)

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