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hookaawili

/ HOO-KAA-WI-LI / Haw to Eng, Andrews (1865),

v., See kaa and wili, to twist. To cause to turn or writhe, as in pain; hence, to be in severe pain.

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hookaawili

/ ho'o-ka'a-wi'-li / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

[Hoo and kaawili, to flatter.]

1. v., To flatter for the purpose of obtaining a favor; to cajole; to coax.

2. v., To gain by flattering.

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hookaawili

/ ho'o-ka'a-wĭ'-li / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

[Hoo, kaa, to roll, and wili, to twist.]

1. v., To cause to turn or writhe, as in pain; hence, to be in severe pain.

2. v., To fondle; to caress; to treat tenderly.

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