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kākepakepa

/ kā.kepa.kepa / Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

1. vi., To cross the arms high in front, with hands on shoulders; to cross the hands behind the back (either was considered a curse and highly insulting).

2. To think, ponder, consider.

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