Protoform: PULOTU.2 [PN] Composer of songs
| Description: | Composer of songs |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian |
| Notes: |
Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anuta | Roto/purotu | Extremely wise | (Fbg) |
| East Futuna | Pulotu | Maître de danse, de chant, | (Mfr) |
| East Uvea | Pulotu | Celui qui dirige les chants et danses | (Rch) |
| Niue | Pulotu | Wise, skilful; wisdom Uncertain Semantic Connection | (Sph) |
| Rennellese | Pugotu | Song composer; to sing a bit, as to practice, or while working | (Ebt) |
| Samoan | Pulotu | The native drum. Sounding boards (Macpherson). | (Prt) |
| Sikaiana | Pulotu | Dance drum; beat dance drum | (Dnr) |
| Takuu | Purotu | Hereditary performing arts specialist. A male expert in performing and teaching a clan’s entire song and dance repertoire, and also beating the slit drum on the ritual arena to accompany them. Hymn-leader (Hwd). | (Mle) |
| Tikopia | Purotu | Expert, especially in song and dance, but also general | (Fth) |
| Tokelau | Pulotu | Song composer | (Sma) |
| Tongan | Pulotu | Composer of songs and dances | (Cwd) |
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