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kokoe

Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

Reduplication of koe #2.

  • Examples:
    • Kokoe maka, to frown, cast shy glances.
    • Nānā kokoe, to look with disapproval.
    • Kokoe akula nā maka i ka ʻike i kona ʻenemi (Laie 491), the eyes glared at seeing his enemies.
  • Related:
    • hoʻokokoe Caus/sim.
      • Hōʻināʻinau mea ipo i ka nahele, hoʻokokoe ana ka maka i ka moani (chant), lovers are wooing in the woods, casting shy glances at the wafted fragrance.

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KO-KO-E

Haw to Eng, Andrews (1865),

v. To divide; to separate into parts; to divide out.

2. To cut with a sharp instrument. 1 Nal. 18:28.

3. To be in advance or ahead of another; to hasten forward; to set or fix one's eyes upon; kokoe aku la na maka, i ka ike i kona enemi. Laieik. 120.

4. To strike, injure or disfigure the eyes of one when angry.

5. Hoo. To scratch or dig at one's eyes in order to injure them; mai hookokoe ia na maka a ka mea i alohaia, o ku ia oe ia ala hookahi.

Kokoe (kŏ'-kō'-e), v.

/ kŏ'-kō'-e / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

1. To cut with a single, quick pulling stroke.

2. To cut or scratch with a sharp instrument.

3. To divide with a thin, keen edge.

4. To look away from; to look with disdain or suspicion.

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