hēanga
1. (noun) error, mistake, fault, blunder, boo-boo, slip-up, offence.
Ka āhei anō mā te Kōti taua tangata mahi hē e tuku, me warati anō, ki te whareherehere mō tētahi takiwā, kaua ia e neke ake i ngā rā e whitu, e whaine rānei taua tangata mahi hē, e mea kia utu, ko te whaine kaua e neke ake i te rima pauna (£5) mō ia hēanga, mō ia hēanga pērā (MM.TKM 30/10/1858:2). / The Court is able, by warrant, to commit such an offender to prison for a period, but not exceeding seven days, or fine the offender, the fine not exceeding five pounds (£5) for every such offence.
Synonyms: kinonga, takahanga, tutū, hapa, horihori, pōkaku, pōhēhē, hēnga, hori, pōhauhau, hē
