Awhi, v.t. 1. Embrace. Ina he awhi kau iho tau (T. 129).
2. Foster, cherish. Na toku tupuna au i awhi, a whai tangata ana ahau.
3. Sit on eggs, as a hen.
4. Draw near to. Awhitia mai, kia piri, kia tata.
5. Besiege. Ao ake te ra ka awhitia te pa, kotahi tekau pea nga ra e awhi ana.
whakaawhi, v.t. Surround.
awhiawhi. 1. n. Embrace. Kia mana ra ta taua awhiawhi (M. 180).
2. A particular hold or grip in wrestling.
whakaawhiawhi, v.i. Cling together.
korero whakaawhiawhi, close conversation.
awhiawhi, whakaawhiawhi, n. A ceremony to remove tapu from a new house.
Williams Dictionary
