Entries from Fox 1955 in Pollex-Online

Fox, C. E. (1955). A dictionary of the Nggela language (Florida, British Solomon Islands). Auckland, Unity Press.

Language Item Description
Nggela Alu Eight
Nggela Ao Forest, land never cultivated
Nggela Vevera Glow
Nggela Viri Bind round and round
Nggela Manga Mouth
Nggela Teve Cut out a piece of flesh; flay
Nggela Sau/toga North wind Problematic
Mangaia Mboka Tear out by the roots
Tikopia Fakatoo Cause to fall
Nggela Lua Full tide
Tikopia Tongi Press a person to do something; give final instructions before death Uncertain Semantic Connection
Nggela Keha Different
Tikopia Pooro Turmeric smear decoration, applied ritually to body of chief, head of young child, bride, etc.
Nggela Mahu Replete, satisfied
Nggela Alu/alu Go quickly, swinging arms; march, as troops
Nggela Vungo Parents-in-law