Protoform: POTO.2 [CP] Wise, clever
| Description: | Wise, clever |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to CP: Central Pacific |
| Notes: | *8 Note. This meaning is in complementary distribution with that of *poto.1. |
Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anuta | Poto | Wise, expert | (Fbg) |
| East Futuna | Poto | Clever, knowledgeable | (Bgs) |
| East Uvea | Po/poto/ | Sage, adroit, savant | (Btn) |
| New Zealand Maori | Poto | Indicates that everything spoken of has been tried Problematic | (Wms) |
| Niuafoʔou | Poto | Clever | (Tmo) |
| Rotuman | Poto | Clever, skilful, dextrous Problematic | (Cwd) |
| Samoan | Poto | Clever, smart, intelligent | (Prt) |
| Tikopia | Poto | Skilled, adept, knowledgeable | (Fth) |
| Tokelau | Poto | Intelligent, clever; skilled, expert; wise | (Sma) |
| Tongan | Poto | Clever, skilled | (Cwd) |
| Tongan | Boto | Wise, cunning, knowing, expert, well practised | (Mar) |
| Tuvalu | Poto | Right (not left), skill, wisdom | (Rby) |
12 entries found
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