2. (noun) satisfaction, contentment.
E ngā tohunga o te manaaki, i ranea ai a kai, i puta ai a wanea, i tau ai a mauri, tēnā rawa atu rā koutou (HM 4/1997:8). / The experts in hospitality, food was abundant resulting in satisfaction and contentment, so thank you all very much.
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