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Variant spelling of kauō.

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1. v., To draw or drag along; to haul, as a load. Kanl. 21:3.

2. To draw morally, i.e., to endure; to incline to do a thing.

3. To conduct, as a prisoner.

4. To pray for a special blessing or favor; applied to the worship at the time of makahiki.

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kauwo

kikinonoun / KAU-WO / Haw to Eng, Andrews (1865),

s., Seed; offspring; increase; fruit of marriage. If Nabienaena had had a son, the old chiefs would say "ua loaa ke kauo." D. Malo. Hence, a supporter, a sustainer.

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v., To pull; to draw, &c. See kauo.

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kauwo

kikinonoun / kă'u-wō' / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

1. n., Seed; offspring; increase: If Nahienaena had had a son, the old chiefs would say "Ua loaa ke ke kauwo."—D. Malo.

2. n., A supporter; a sustainer.

3. n., A succeeder; one who comes in the place of another.

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kauwo

/ kă'u-wō' / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

v., Same as kauo, to draw.

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Offspring; fruit of marriage. David Maio says, “If Nahienaena had had a son, the old chiefs would say ʻua loaʻa ke kauō; hence, a supporter, a sustainer.” (A.)

To pray for a special blessing or favor. Applied to the worship at the time of the makahiki.

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