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poʻiu

Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

vs. Afar, very high, of high rank, glorious, sacred.

PO-IU

Haw to Eng, Andrews (1865),

v. Po, intensive, and iu, sacred; consecrated. To be under the protection or care of some one having power to protect.

2. To be prohibited or forbidden; to be under a kapu.

3. To be consecrated; to be holy. See IUIU.

PO-IU

Haw to Eng, Andrews (1865),

adj. Afar off; at a great distance.

2. Grand; solemn, as a sacred place; glorious.

3. Precious; desirable.

Poiu (pō'-ī'u), adj.

/ pō'-ī'u / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

1. Afar off; at a great distance.

2. Grand; solemn, as a sacred place; glorious.

3. Precious; desirable.

Poiu (pō'-ī'u), v.

/ pō'-ī'u / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

[Po, intensive, and iu, sacred; consecrated.]

1. To be under the protection or care of some one having power to protect.

2. To be prohibited or forbidden; to be under a tabu.

3. To be consecrated; to be holy.

poʻiu

Haw to Eng, Kent (1986),

To be under the protection of someone with power under a kapu; consecrated, sacred.

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