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HOO-KA-MA-LA-NI

Haw to Eng, Andrews (1865),

v. See KAMALANI. To make one a favorite, especially one that appears unworthy to every one else except the chief; to treat, as a doting parent a disobedient or mischievous child; to lavish favors on a bad child.

Hookamalani (ho'o-kă'-mă-lă'-na), v.

/ ho'o-kă'-mă-lă'-na / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

[Hoo and kamalani, a chief's child.] To make one a favorite, especially one who appears unworthy; to treat indulgently, as a doting parent a disobedient or mischievous child; to lavish favors on a child.

hoʻokamalani

Haw to Eng, Kent (1986),

To be partial; to make one a favorite; seeming to be worthless to everyone except the chief; to lavish favors on a mischievous child.

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