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koene

Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

vi. To edge away, back away, creep, move cautiously and carefully, as a frightened or feeble person. hoʻo.koene Caus/sim.; to endeavor to walk in spite of weakness; mentally at rest after mental agitation, calmed. Hoʻokoene kāna hele ʻana, he goes slowly, cautiously.

KO-E-NE

Haw to Eng, Andrews (1865),

v. To take shelter in some safe place or under some one's protection; to feel safe or secure from harm.

Koene (kō'-ē'-ne), v.

/ kō'-ē'-ne / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

1. To be safe or secure from harm; to be under protection.

2. To move cautiously as if in search of shelter or safety. Hookoene is the better word.

koene

Haw to Eng, Kent (1986),

To creep or back away; to move cautiously and carefully.

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