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hikihiki - to nurse (v); ski lift (n)

hikihiki. 1. v.t. Carry about in the arms, dandle. Homai taku tamaiti kia hikihiki au ki runga ki aku turi (M. 250). Hikihiki i te hau, part of the ceremony whangaihau. This is referred to in the expression, “He wahine whakarongo hikihiki” (A female captive who hears the rites performed over her slain relatives) (P. 30).

2. v.i. Set out, start. Ko Ngati Paoa he hikihiki hoenga taua ki Ngapuhi (M. 299).

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