Protoform: TOFI-QA [PN] Inheritance (inherited or allotted property or responsibilities): *tofi-(q,g)a
| Description: | Inheritance (inherited or allotted property or responsibilities): *tofi-(q,g)a |
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| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian |
| Notes: | *0 << PN *tofi "divide, share out". The two forms of the derived nominal do not seem to be clearly distinguished. |
Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Futuna | Toofiʔa, tofiga | Etre obligé de participer à une réunion ou à une fête; avoir une responsabilité; hériter; responsabilité; devoir (envers les terres confiées ou le mariate); charge héréditaire; terres les plus anciennes et les plus prestigieuses | (Mfr) |
| East Uvea | Tofiʔa | Héritage, part, portion | (Rch) |
| East Uvea | Toofiga | Partage, ce qui est échu à la suite d'un partage; sort, destin; ligne de démarcation | (Rch) |
| Niue | Ka/tofia | Boundary; to share a boundary | (Sph) |
| Niue | Tofia | The sea (implies a healthy respect for the sea) Uncertain Semantic Connection | (Sph) |
| Rennellese | Toohinga | Garden composed of successive parcels, as formerly given to a father, son, or brother-in-law to harvest | (Ebt) |
| Samoan | Tofiga | An inheritance, a patrimony; an appointment | (Prt) |
| Tokelau | Tofiga | Trade, occupation, profession | (Sma) |
| Tongan | Tofiʔa | Inheritance, heritage, patrimony | (Cwd) |
| Tuvalu | Toofiga | Appointment, the act of appointing, assignment | (Jsn) |
| West Uvea | Tofia | Patrimoine | (Hmn) |
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