Protoform: TAFA.3 [OC] Soar

Description: Soar
Reconstruction: Reconstructs to OC: Oceanic
Notes:

*4 POC *tap(w)a"glide, soar" (LPO IV:281).

Pollex entries:

Language Reflex Description Source
Easter Island Taha Decline (like afternoon sun) Problematic (Fts)
Hawaiian Kaha Swoop, as a kite; be poised, soar, as a bird (Pki)
Kapingamarangi Daha Soar, glide, remain stationary in air (Lbr)
New Zealand Maori Ta/taha/ Swerve Problematic (Wms)
Raʔivavae Haʔa/taha To wheel, soar (as a bird) (Stn)
Rarotongan Taʔa Float, soar, skim, flock, mount up in air (Bse)

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