Protoform: SUMU.1 [NP] Tie, lash

Description: Tie, lash
Reconstruction: Reconstructs to NP: Nuclear Polynesian
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Pollex entries:

Language Reflex Description Source
Hawaiian Humu Sew, stitch, bind (Pki)
Ifira-Mele Sumu/ulia Mend a hole in something (Clk)
Kapingamarangi Humu Diamond-shaped pattern in lashing, weaving (Lbr)
Marquesas Humu Attacher, lier, garrotter, enchainer (Dln)
Marquesas (Hu)humu Bander une plaie, bandage (v). Bréler (le fer d'un harpon); lash (the iron point of a spear). Lier (avec une cordelette en fibre de coco); bind with fine coconut fibres (Chf)
Nukuoro Sumu Diamond-shaped lashing (Crl)
Rennellese Sumu To lash (Ebt)
Sikaiana Simu taetae A method for lashing or tying a string in the shape of a diamond Phonologically Irregular (Dnr)
Takuu Simu Lash or tie a three-legged stool (tuai) or oilfish hook (maatau hakasoro) in a prescribed manner Phonologically Irregular (Mle)
Tikopia Sumu To cross-lash with fine coconut sinnet; such a lashing (Fth)
Tuvalu Hu/humu/ Tie more than once (Rby)
West Futuna Sum/suma/ Tie with a number of strings (Dty)

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