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 U(w)hi Yam (Dioscorea)
New Zealand Maori Uwhi To cover over
New Zealand Maori Unga Send; cause to come forth, expel; seek
New Zealand Maori Ua Rain
New Zealand Maori Uhi Tattooing chisel
New Zealand Maori Ui Ask, question, inquire
New Zealand Maori Uira Lightning
New Zealand Maori Uka Hard, firm, long-lasting; staunch blood
New Zealand Maori Uka/uka Slow, sluggish; cling tightly
New Zealand Maori Whaka/uka/ Harden
New Zealand Maori Uki Distant times, past or future Problematic
New Zealand Maori Uki/uki Old, of old Problematic
New Zealand Maori Uku White clay; wash, using clay for soap
New Zealand Maori Ura Glowing, glow, show red, red, brown
New Zealand Maori Ura/ura (Grimothea gregaria), minute crustacean
New Zealand Maori Uraura Whale-feed (grimothea gregaria)
New Zealand Maori Ure Penis
New Zealand Maori Uri Dark coloured
New Zealand Maori Uru West, west wind
New Zealand Maori Uru Arrange the hot stones in an earth-oven
New Zealand Maori Uru Head, hair, top end
New Zealand Maori Uru Grove
New Zealand Maori Urunga Pillow
New Zealand Maori Uru/nga Steering paddle
New Zealand Maori Urungi Steer v., steering paddle
New Zealand Maori Urupaa Burial ground
New Zealand Maori Urutuu Be brought to a standstill . Example refers to emotions
New Zealand Maori Uma Chest, bosom
New Zealand Maori Umere Sing or chant to keep time in any united effort; shout in wonder, satisfaction, etc.; shout, applause
New Zealand Maori Umu/tuupaapaku Halo around the moon
New Zealand Maori Unahi Scale of fish etc.; scale fish (v)
New Zealand Maori Unu-hia Pull out; withdraw; take off (e.g. pants)
New Zealand Maori Ma/unu/ To be drawn (as a sword), put off (as a garment)
New Zealand Maori Unu-mia Drink (eastern dialects)
New Zealand Maori Unua Fasten two canoes together; double canoe
New Zealand Maori Upoko Head
New Zealand Maori Uho Umbilical cord
New Zealand Maori Iho Umbilical cord
New Zealand Maori Uhu, uhuuhu Perform certain ceremonies over the bones of the dead to remove tapu
New Zealand Maori Uhu Cramp, stiffness; benumbed
New Zealand Maori Uta Inland (from shore), shore, land (from sea)
New Zealand Maori Utanga Cargo, freight (of canoe)
New Zealand Maori Uti/uti Annoy, worry Uncertain Semantic Connection
New Zealand Maori Uturi A kind of fish Problematic
New Zealand Maori Wa/waa Make loud indistinct noise
New Zealand Maori Whaka/waa Accuse, condemn, investigate
New Zealand Maori Whakawaa/waa Recriminate, wrangle
New Zealand Maori Wae/wae Leg
New Zealand Maori Waere To clear away (as scrub, weeds)
New Zealand Maori Waero Tail of a dog or other animal