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raoi

Bingham

ráoi

n. peace.
vi. to be at peace, to be reconciled, to be fair.

Sabatier

raoi

suf. well, good, just, suitable, agreeable, decent, etc.
see raoiroi.
n. peace, tranquillity, calm, truce, armistice, at peace, calm, tranquil, on good terms.
ex.
  • e raoi marawa: the sea is calm.
  • a raoi: they are reconciled.
  • te raoi:
idiom. peace (in answer to thanks) <you're welcome>.
ex.
  • kai raoi, kakai raoi: quickly appeased, pacified, conciliatory.
  • e a bo te raoi:
idiom. they have made it up, they have made peace! (sometimes ironical).