Protoform: TUULOU [PN] Expression of deference; to bow
| Description: | Expression of deference; to bow |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian |
| Notes: | *1 Cf. PN *tugou, *punou |
Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian | Kuulou, kuunou | To bow the head, bend | (Pki) |
| Niue | Tulou | To say thank you (formal use); to say excuse me | (Sph) |
| Rarotongan | Tu(u)rou | Respectful and laudatory greeting to chiefs | (Bse) |
| Samoan | Tulou | An apologetic word used on entering the house of a god, or when about to make a sudden noise, as throwing down a log of wood, or on commencing a speech | (Prt) |
| Tokelau | Tulou | An archaic expression of great reverence addressed addressed to the traditional stone god; expression to show respect and courtesy before addressing a formal gathering; expression of deference used when one has to do something that is contrary to tradition or good manners, such as walking in front of someone | (Sma) |
| Tongan | Tulou | Excuse me | (Cwd) |
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