1. v., See hanau, to bring forth young. To cause to bring forth, as a female. NOTE.—The word was mostly used in connection with the application of medicines designed to effect premature parturition.
2. In modern times hoohanau has been used in the sense to beget or cause to be born; not used by Hawaiians themselves in this sense.
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[Hoo and hanau, to bring forth young.]
1. v., To cause to bring forth as a female. (Used principally in connection with the application of medicines designed to effect premature parturition.)
2. v., To beget or cause to be born. (Not used by Hawaiians themselves in this sense.)
3. v., To baptize, in a religious sense.
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To bring forth a baby. This word was mostly used in connection with the application of medicines designed to effect premature parturition.
This word was mostly used in connection with medicine designed to effect premature parturition. In modern times it carries the sense to beget or cause to be born, although it is not used in this sense by the Hawaiians themselves. Midwife; obstetrician.
E huli iā “hoʻohānau” ma Ulukau.
Search for “hoʻohānau” on Ulukau.