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bautimu

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bautimu

also. bautim.
n. a special kind of string binding for joining the toto and rama in the outrigger of canoes, and for certain pieces of timber in maneaba building.
fig. sentimental attachment, attract by currying favours.
ex. te bautimu n aomata: a person skilful at making this binding.
vt. bautimua: to bind carefully.

Topics: Weaving and crafts