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nawa

Bingham

náwaa

vt. to rest another by taking his place.

náwa

n. marine animal.
n. ripe coconut suspended in air by a rope tied high up on their tree for show or safety.

Sabatier

nawa

n. (1) large spider with long legs.
n. a species of crab like ntabena: marine animal,.
n. (2) a constellation...

nawa1

vt. to breath, to take breath, to give a rest, to take a rest, to make a pause, to work in shifts.
ex. nawaiko!: take a breath, have a rest.
red. nawanawa.
vc. kanawa: to let have a rest, to relieve each other.

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