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hauhau

1. (noun) rebel, insurgent, revolutionary, mutineer.

Ko ngā hauhau e āwhinatia nei e ngā Merika (TJ 5/7/1898:5). / The rebels are being helped by the Americans.
Ka riro i ngā hauhau a Teri, he pā nui, he pā kaha (TP 1/12/1900:6). / Delhi, a large and strong fort was taken by the rebels.

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Synonyms: kiriweti, whakawhana, kaiwhakatuma, tangata hara, whana, tutū

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