Entries from Shand 1911 in Pollex-Online

Shand, A. (1911). The Moriori People of the Chatham Islands. Memoirs of the Polynesian Society, Vol. 2.

Language Item Description
Moriori Manu Bird
Moriori Manuwiri Stranger
Moriori Manuka Tree sp.
Moriori Mo(o)uu Cooked Phonologically Irregular
Moriori Mapuna Ripple (v) (Wms)
Moriori Toko/mahanga Forks (of tree)
Moriori Mehanga Noose; ensnare
Moriori Maihanga, maehanga Twins Phonologically Irregular
Moriori Ao/meheki Behave foolishly Problematic
Moriori Mehara Memory
Moriori Maihara/hara, maehara To be anxious
Moriori Mata Face
Moriori Kai mata Eat raw
Moriori Matangi Wind
Moriori Mataki See
Moriori Mataku Offensive Problematic
Moriori Matatata Chasm Problematic
Moriori Matau Hook, fish hook
Moriori Ma/to/toru Thick
Moriori Matchu Fat (n)
Moriori Tangata matua Elder person, adult
Moriori Matu(u)(a), mutchu Parent, father
Moriori Mau Be held
Moriori Ka/mau Constant
Moriori Mau Catch, carry; cling, persist
Moriori Mau/a Take
Moriori Mau/rii, mau/ria Take
Moriori Maunga Mountain
Moriori Maui Left
Moriori Moumou Wastefully
Moriori Mouri Spirit
Moriori Mounu Bait
Moriori Maunu Draw
Moriori Me, mi Tense marker, mild imperative (?)
Moriori Mene Disappear
Moriori Meho-nui An extinct bird, larger than a goose and flightless
Moriori Meho-riki An extinct bird, large as a hen and flightless
Moriori Mingo Wrinkle
Moriori Mimi Urine
Moriori Mi/miha Seal Problematic
Moriori Mihi Express affection, greet . Admire
Moriori Miti Evaporate, be absorbed Borrowed
Moriori Miti/miti Lick
Moriori Moana, maana Ocean . Sea
Moriori Moemoea Dream
Moriori Moe Sleep, dream
Moriori Moenga Bed
Moriori Mokopuna Grandchild
Moriori Morehu Survivors
Moriori Mori/mahi Diligent