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makakiʻi

/ maka.kiʻi / Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

n., Mask. Literally, image face.

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s. Maka and kii, an image. A mask.

2. A lustful eye; a proud look; generally connected with moekolohe.

Makakii (mă'-kă-ki'i), n.

/ mă'-kă-ki'i / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

1. [Maka, the face, and kii, image.] An imitation face; a mask.

2. [Maka, the eye, and kii, to go after a thing.] A commanding eye; eye that goes after and gets.

3. A commanding look.

4. Lustful eye.

a mask.

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