Entries from Williams 1971 in Pollex-Online

Williams, H. W. (1971). A Dictionary of the Maori Language. Wellington, Government Printer.

Language Item Description
New Zealand Maori Maakona Satiated with
New Zealand Maori Makuru Fruitful, abundant
New Zealand Maori Maakutu-ria Bewitch; spell to bewitch Problematic
New Zealand Maori Mara/mara Fragment, chip, splinter
New Zealand Maori Maara Garden
New Zealand Maori Marae Enclosed space before house, courtyard
New Zealand Maori Marangai East/north wind
New Zealand Maori Marari/i Butterfish (Coridodax pullus)
New Zealand Maori Maarari Faded, washed out, soiled Problematic
New Zealand Maori Maarama Light, clear
New Zealand Maori Rare/rare Confused in mind
New Zealand Maori Marama Moon, month
New Zealand Maori Maratea (Chironemus spectabilis)
New Zealand Maori Marau/a Fry of (Agonostomus forsteri)
New Zealand Maori Mare Cough, phlegm
New Zealand Maori Marere Drop, fall, put off clothes, let oneself down
New Zealand Maori Wai/marie/ Fortunate, lucky Problematic
New Zealand Maori Maarie Peaceful, peace (as opposed to quarrelling, war)
New Zealand Maori Maringi Spilt, flow
New Zealand Maori Rawaka Abundant, sufficient
New Zealand Maori Mariko Phantom
New Zealand Maori Maariri Unripe fruit of tawa
New Zealand Maori Mariu Favourably disposed towards, to be
New Zealand Maori Maro Kilt, apron
New Zealand Maori Maaroo Hard, solid, stiff, stretched out Problematic
New Zealand Maori Maroke Dry Phonologically Irregular
New Zealand Maori Maaroo/roo Strong, sturdy
New Zealand Maori Maaroo Stretched out, stiff, hard, solid, unyielding, be steadily on course; fathom (i.e. measure of outstretched arms
New Zealand Maori Maaroha Spread out, (to be)
New Zealand Maori Maroro Sink down, give way
New Zealand Maori Maaroro Flying Fish (Volantia microptera)
New Zealand Maori Maarooroo Strong, sturdy
New Zealand Maori Marohi Strong, brave
New Zealand Maori Maru(maru) Shade, shady, sheltered from the sun
New Zealand Maori Maru Proof against rain
New Zealand Maori Maru Protector, chief; power, authority
New Zealand Maori Maruu Crushed, bruised
New Zealand Maori Maruu Cooked
New Zealand Maori Mama Ooze through small holes
New Zealand Maori Mama Perform rites to nullify witchcraft or remove tapu Problematic
New Zealand Maori Mouki, mouku Fern sp. (Asplenium bulbiferum)
New Zealand Maori Maamaa Light (in weight)
New Zealand Maori Mamae Pain
New Zealand Maori Maha Many; abundance, number; majority Problematic
New Zealand Maori Maamaangi A shrub (Coprosma repens and other spp.)
New Zealand Maori Mamaku Tree fern (Cyathea medullaris)
New Zealand Maori Mamao Distant
New Zealand Maori Matemate Die (of more than one person) Problematic
New Zealand Maori Mana Supernatural force
New Zealand Maori Mana Shrimp