Protoform: PALEA [TO] Strike or encounter unexpectedly, accidentally
| Description: | Strike or encounter unexpectedly, accidentally |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to TO: TO |
| Notes: |
Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niue | Palea | To obtain or receive something unexpectedly. Obtained in an indefinite way, or from an indefinite place; infrequent, rare (McE). | (Sph) |
| Niue | Palea! | A call of sympathy (to someone who has stumbled or fallen over): Sorry! | (Wbr) |
| Tongan | Palea | To knock or bump or strike against something accidentally | (Cwd) |
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