Entries from Hockett 1976 in Pollex-Online
Hockett, C. F. (1976). "The reconstruction of Proto Central Pacific." Anthropological Linguistics 18(5).
Language | Item | Description |
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Fijian | Yami/coko | Shellfish sp. |
Fijian | Vaa | Tread softly Problematic |
Fijian | Vono | Part of ceremonial feast given to warriors |
Fijian | Vue | Run before the wind Problematic |
Fijian | Kasi/kasi | Small variety of crab Problematic |
Fijian | Gata | Gleichenia linearis Problematic |
Fijian | Qili | Twist or rub in hands Problematic |
Fijian | Kove/kove | A grass and a plant (Wollastonia stringulosa) |
Fijian | M/idi/ | Very small, minute Problematic |
Fijian | Laga/ta | Brandish war club |
Fijian | Lele | Ferry over a short distance |
Fijian | Ova | Be bent over on Problematic |
Fijian | Novu | Fish of ashen colour with rough horny skin |
Fijian | Noqo | Go in a crouching position |
Fijian | Bia/bia | Sediment |