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Hiwa (i), 1. n. Light-heartedness; shown in singing, laughter, and jesting, Te iwi e hiwa haere nei. ‖ Sa., Uv., hiva, sing.

2. a. Watchful, alert. Kia hiwa, e, kia hiwa, e, whakahiwaia te ngakau o tenei pa (M. 108).

3. ? Vigorous of growth. Ki te puta tetahi marangai ka kino nga kumara, kaore e hiwa te tipu o tena kumara, ka heke te tipu.

whakahiwa, v.t. Arouse. Whakahiwaia te ngakau o tenei pa (M. 108).

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Hiwa (ii), a. Dark.

whakahiwa, v.t. Lead astray, deceive. Koi titi whakahiwa taku tama i a au (M. 65).

hihiwa, n. Haliotis australis. = karariwha.

hiwahiwa, a. Dark, black. Hiwahiwa ana te ata. ‖ kahiwahiwa. ‖ Ha. hiva, black.

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Hiwa (iii), n. A charm recited over a new-born child.

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Hiwa (iv), n. Steering paddle.

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Hiwa (v), n. A form of stone axe used for cutting timber under water. ‖ Bul. iv, 133.

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