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tawai

Bingham

taáwai

va. ashamed because of failure to succeed.

Sabatier

tawai

n. pointed end of aerial root chewed to soften it, for running knot.
ex. motika tawaina: to break this at the join.
fig. motika tawaina: to break the bonds, to break an engagement, to give a dispensation.

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