2. (verb) to join battle.
Homai taku maro, kia hurua, kia rawea, kia harapaki māua ko te toa e haramai nei (W 1971:37). / Give me my maro to put it on and tie so that the approaching warrior and I can join in battle.
2. (verb) to join battle.
Homai taku maro, kia hurua, kia rawea, kia harapaki māua ko te toa e haramai nei (W 1971:37). / Give me my maro to put it on and tie so that the approaching warrior and I can join in battle.
Te Aka Māori-English, English-Māori Dictionary and Index by John C Moorfield comprises a selection of modern and everyday language that will be extremely useful for learners of the Māori language.
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