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okiokinga

1. (modifier) resting.

He ana kei runga mai o Whāngāpē, e whitu māero te tawhiti atu i te wahapū o Hokianga; he wāhi okiokinga nō ngā ope haere (M 2004:16). / A cave south of Whāngāpē, seven miles from the mouth of Hokianga; a resting place of travelling parties.

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Synonyms: whakangā, whakatā


2. (noun) resting place.

Haere rā, e hine, haere ki tōu okiokinga (TTT 1/6/1928:796). / Farewell, young lady, go to your resting place.

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Synonyms: taunga, tauranga

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