Mira (i), n. 1. Lashing, binding. (This meaning not now in use.)
2. A saw-like cutting instrument made by lashing strips of obsidian or sharks' teeth to a wooden handle. Haehaea koe ki te mira o tawhiti (M. 69). Katahi ka haehaea ki te mata-whaiapu, ki te mata-tuhua, me te mira-tuatini (T. 152).
whakamira, n. The lower portion of a fishing line, protected by a thread wound tightly round it.
mimira, v.t. Fasten on the haumi, or bow piece, to the body of a canoe.
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Mira (ii).——
miramira. 1. n. Uvula. Kei roto i te korokoro to miramira e tawerewere ana.
2. v.t. Give prominence to. Naku i miramira te korero na.
3. a. At a red heat. Ka roa te kainga a te ahi, na, miramira kau ana te rino. ‖ mumura.
whakamiramira, v.t. Make much of, treat with deference. He mea whakamiramira naku taku tamaiti; kei a koe ka tonoa.
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