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hoonua

/ HOO-NU-A / Haw to Eng, Andrews (1865),

v., To tread upon continually; to do over and over again; to act with energy and perseverance.

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hoonua

kikino ｜ noun / HOO-NU-A / Haw to Eng, Andrews (1865),

s., A treading; vigorous exercise.

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hoonua

kikino ｜ noun / ho'o-nū'a / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

1. n., A gift or gifts given for the purpose of obtaining favor.

2. n., Person or persons bestowing presents to obtain favor.

3. n., Something given or an act performed in order to reconcile.

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hoonua

hamani ｜ transitive verb / ho'o-nū'a / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

1. v., To give in order to obtain favor; to give in expectation of receiving.

2. v., To bribe. Syn: hookuli.

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