Entries from Elbert 1975-81 in Pollex-Online

Elbert, S. H. (1975-81). Dictionary of the Language of Rennell and Bellona. Copenhagen, The National Museum of Denmark.

Language Item Description
Rennellese Nanu Sing after a leader, knowing song imperfectly
Rennellese Hakapigi(ʔaki) To stay with or near; to put in with or alongside, add; to be due to or caused by
Rennellese Kau Handle, as of knife, axe, paddle, wood section; long end of various things (fish, tubers, *ghape* vine)
Rennellese E, ee Preposed numeral marker
Rennellese Paagaba Side of a canoe Problematic
Rennellese Maatenga Deathly sickness, death, severe injury
Rennellese Magepe To be in mourning; mourn, lament, groan with pain, regret Uncertain Semantic Connection
Rennellese Tau tama (of women) To bear or have children or a child; to have young, as a bird or animal
Rennellese Soihua To make profane, release taboo; to free or be free from contamination or disease, as of man or plants; to be calm; to escape or recover from sickness
Rennellese Gangi To present a heap from the offerings to a guest; such an offering
Rennellese Mahatia To be weighted down
Rennellese Pebu Dust, sawdust, crumbs (of yams, panna, bread); mote in the eye Phonologically Irregular
Rennellese Haka/iho To request peace ceremonially, as by presenting a gift (*tanu*).
Rennellese Iho/nga Peace settlement; to have such
Rennellese Baguaapoo Late night, as between 12 and one; according to some, before midnight.
Rennellese ʔUngongo A wood-borer at sea that bores deep holes in floating wood
Rennellese Ongoongo To itch
Rennellese Kau isu Bridge of nose
Rennellese Te/toki A constellation or star
Rennellese Tupa A constellation of four stars said to be s-shaped
Rennellese Togu/nga Maaui A constellation of three stars said to be named for Mautikitiki and his two younger brothers; Orion's Belt
Rennellese Tagapogu Name of a star...