2. (modifier) shaking, shuddering, trembling (in fear).
Kāore au i rongo te taha i mate ai, i tangohia ai koe ki te kura winiwini, ki te kura wanawana (M 2004:404). / I have not yet learnt where death took place, or where you were struck down with some fearsome and gruesome weapon (M 2004:405).
Synonyms: wiwini
3. (noun) fear, dread, terror.
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