Protoform: WILI.2 [PN] Compete, persist
| Description: | Compete, persist |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian |
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Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Uvea | Vili(vili) | Zèle, diligence | (Rch) |
| Luangiua | Vili | Talking too much, showing off | (Smd) |
| Marquesas | Te/viʔi | Envieux, jaloux | (Lch) |
| Pukapuka | Waka/vi/vili | To have mind set on something or someone; to attract or fascinate (one of the opposite sex) | (Bge) |
| Samoan | Vili | To desire earnestly | (Prt) |
| Tahitian | Viri | The front rank of an army Uncertain Semantic Connection | (Dvs) |
| Tokelau | Vili | Strive, endeavour, aim for | (Sma) |
| Tongan | Vili | Persevere, persist, tenacious | (Cwd) |
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