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momoe - keeping the eyes shut

Momoe. ‖ moe.

Williams Dictionary

momoe. 1. a. Of a drowsy habit, somnolent. Ha tangata momoe, he tangata mangere, e kore e whiwhi ki te taonga (P.). Nana ano i momoe noa; na ka mate tera iwi (T. 62).

2. Keeping the eyes closed.

3. v.i. Sleep together. Ka haere raua ka tae ki te whare, ka momoe (T. 134).

Williams Dictionary

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