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
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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