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HOO-KA-NE

Haw to Eng, Andrews (1865),

v. To make a special friend of a man; applied only to a woman.

2. To keep a lodging house.

Hookane (ho'o-kā'-ne), n.

/ ho'o-kā'-ne / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

A woman keeper of a house of bad repute.

Hookane (ho'o-kā'-ne), v.

/ ho'o-kā'-ne / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

[Hoo and kane, husband, man.]

1. To make a special friend of a man; applied only to a woman.

2. To keep a house of assignation.

hoʻokāne

Haw to Eng, Kent (1986),

Platonic relationship initiated by the woman.

hoʻokāne

Haw to Eng, Kent (1986),

To offer oneself as a husband.

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