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tantani

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tæn/tæni

n. the keeping watch, watchfulness over a place.
vi. to keep watch, to remain on guard.

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tantani

vt. to watch over, to guard, to supervise, to lie in wait, to watch, to keep vigil.
n. te tia tantani: sentry, watcher, guard, guardian, night watchman.