Protoform: POI.B [SO] To act with respect or deference; to be reluctant, hesitant, timid
| Description: | To act with respect or deference; to be reluctant, hesitant, timid |
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| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to SO: Samoic-Outlier Polynesian |
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Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Futuna | Po/poi | Gêner qn., gêner la vue de qn. Uncertain Semantic Connection | (Mfr) |
| East Uvea | Poi(poi), popoi | Agir avec précaution, avoir peur, ne pas oser, avoir des égards pour | (Rch) |
| Easter Island | Po/poʔi | Unlucky or ill-omened place where several persons have died in a short space of time, e.g. a whole family, a place which must be avoided because it exercises an evil influence which causes the death of those who live there Problematic | (Fts) |
| Luangiua | Poi | Almost, action narrowly averted | (Smd) |
| Rennellese | Poi/poi/tua | To be in a precarious situation or in danger; almost | (Ebt) |
| Samoan | Poi | To venerate, to pay deference to, to stand in awe of | (Prt) |
| Samoan | Poi | Be timid, be reluctant to do something | (Mnr) |
| Sikaiana | Poki | Caveat Phonologically Irregular | (Dnr) |
| Sikaiana | Poi | Almost; like, similar to | (Dnr) |
| Takuu | Poi | Almost, nearly, practically (reference to a past action) | (Mle) |
| Tikopia | Poi | Block, withhold | (Fth) |
| Tikopia | Po/poi | Reluctant | (Fth) |
| Tikopia | Fe/poi/kaki | Stand in doubt, hesitate | (Fth) |
| Tokelau | Hee po/poi | Not hesitant, not afraid (to do something) | (Sma) |
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