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1. (verb) (-tia) to sing a lament.

I mōhiotia ai he tamaiti tēnei e apakuratia nei (M 2006:62). / It was known that this lament was being sung for a child.

2. (noun) lament, song of grief for someone killed in battle.

E tangihia ana tēnei waiata hei apakura ki runga ki ngā tūpāpaku (M 2006:62). / This song is sung as a lament in the presence of the deceased.

Synonyms: matatangitangi, takuate, tūkeka, keka, rutu, mōteatea, tangi, uhunga, waiata tangi, pihe, rurutu, taurere, mihi

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