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HOO-KA-NA-HAI

Haw to Eng, Andrews (1865),

v. See KANAHAI, to decrease. To be small; to be stinted; to make small; to make less; to reduce in size; to humble somewhat. See next word.

Hookanahai (ho'o-kă'-nă-ha'i), v.

Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

[Hoo and kanahai, to decrease.]

1. To be small; to be stinted; to make small; to make less; to reduce in size; to humble somewhat. Syn: Hookanahau.

2. To be cautious; to be moderate; to go slowly.

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