hoariri - enemy, opponent
Hoariri, n. Enemy. E hoariritia ana a Kokako ki a Mahanga (W. iv, 164). ‖ hoa (i).
Williams Dictionary
I tata hinga ia i te hoariri.He was nearly beaten by his opponent.Statives with 'i' - i a, i te, i ngā
I whāia tonutia ngā hoariri e Rewi.The enemy were continuously pursued by Rewi. — 380
E whawhai ana rātou ki te hoariri.They are fighting with (against) the enemy.
I tautohe ia i hē ō mātou hoariri.He contended that our opposition was wrong.
I patua rawatia te hoariri.The enemy was killed outright.
Ka puta a Rongo ki waho o te pā ki.te tū atu ki te hoariri ..Rongo emerged outside the pā to stand up to the enemy ..
