Protoform: MITA [NP] Proud; to boast
| Description: | Proud; to boast |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to NP: Nuclear Polynesian |
| Notes: |
Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Maori | Mita | The characteristic sound or lilt of a voice Problematic | (Bgs) |
| Pukapuka | Waka/mita/mita | Intrude, act foolishly, try to be funny during serious business. Show off (Sby). | (Bge) |
| Samoan | Mita/ʔi | Boast (of), show off | (Mnr) |
| Samoan | Mi/mita | Proud, conceited | (Mnr) |
| Tahitian | Mita/mita | To murmur or scold to oneself Uncertain Semantic Connection | (Dvs) |
| Tokelau | Mi/mita/ | Pride | (Sma) |
| Tuamotu | Mita | Make a kissing, clicking sound with the lips Uncertain Semantic Connection | (Stn) |
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