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 Muna Ringworm
New Zealand Maori Muhu/muhu Muttering
New Zealand Maori Mutu Cut off, ended
New Zealand Maori Oo/mutu Night of the moon, thirtieth night
New Zealand Maori Mutu Fish sp
New Zealand Maori Naa Possessive particle
New Zealand Maori Naa Satisfied, content
New Zealand Maori Nakonako Adorn, ornament
New Zealand Maori Namu ? Vagina, cunt
New Zealand Maori Namu Sandfly
New Zealand Maori Nana Eyebrows, tattoo marks between the eyebrows
New Zealand Maori Whaka/nana Raise the eyebrows
New Zealand Maori Nana Raging, in a passion
New Zealand Maori Hii/nana/ Staring angrily, looking fierce
New Zealand Maori Naanaa Tend carefully, nurse
New Zealand Maori Nana Look! Behold!
New Zealand Maori Nanenane Rotten kumara Problematic
New Zealand Maori Nanea Sufficient, satisfying, abundant
New Zealand Maori Nanu Murmur with discontent
New Zealand Maori Nanua Butterfish (Chironemus spectabilis)
New Zealand Maori Nao Feel with hand, handle
New Zealand Maori Naonao Midge, small moth
New Zealand Maori Nape Weave; jerk; make a false stroke with the paddle; fishing line; ligament of bivalve; tangled
New Zealand Maori Nape Say falteringly, mis-say
New Zealand Maori Naha Noose of a snare
New Zealand Maori Na(na)ti Draw tight as with a ligature; strangle
New Zealand Maori No(no)ti Pinch or contract, as with a band or ligature
New Zealand Maori Natu Stir up, mix
New Zealand Maori Nau (Lepidium oleraceum)
New Zealand Maori Naupata (Coprosma repens)
New Zealand Maori Na(na)we To be set on fire; kindled, excited (of feelings)
New Zealand Maori Nehenehe Forest
New Zealand Maori Nei Denotes proximity to or connection with the speaker
New Zealand Maori Naa Used to indicate position near or connection with the person addressed
New Zealand Maori Neinei Tree sp., (Dracophyllum latifolium)
New Zealand Maori Nekeneke Move gradually
New Zealand Maori Whaka/nene/ Cause pleasant sensation
New Zealand Maori Aanewa o te rangi Whirlwind
New Zealand Maori Newanewa Smooth and soft Problematic
New Zealand Maori Nia/nia To slip
New Zealand Maori Niao Gunwale, rim, edge (of tool)
New Zealand Maori Niwha Resolute, bold, fierce, trucculent
New Zealand Maori Ni/nihi/ Steep; neap (of tide)
New Zealand Maori Ni/nihi/ Move stealthily
New Zealand Maori Nihi/nihi Steal past, glide by
New Zealand Maori Nihi/nihi Some internal part of female genitalia
New Zealand Maori Niho Tooth
New Zealand Maori Niikau Palm sp
New Zealand Maori Niko Go round about, curve
New Zealand Maori Ngi/ngita Fast, firm, secure Problematic