n.
1. Spine, backbone
2. Near and trusted relative of a chief who attended to his personal needs and possessions, and executed private orders; family. Hoʻi hou i ka iwikuamoʻo, return to the family [as after long absence or estrangement].
s. Iwi and kuamoo, lizard. The bones of the back; the backbone.
s. One who attended the person of a high chief, executed his orders, &c.; ko ke alii mau iwikuamoo ponoi. Laieik. 35. See ILAMUKU and POELAMUKU.
[Iwi and kuamo'o, lizard.]
1. The bones of the back; the backbone.
2. A near relative of a high chief whose office was to attend the person of the chief, execute his orders, etc.; ko ke alii man iwikuamoo ponoi. Laieik. p. 35. See ilamuku and poelamuku.
Trusted relative of a chief.
Spine, backbone.
Backbone; a close trusted relative who attended the person of a high chief and executed his private orders. Lit., bone lizard.
Trusted person who attended a high chief, cared for his needs and effects, and executed his orders.
backbone; chief‘s near relative and attendant.
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