Pito (i), n. 1. End, extremity. Katahi a Whakatau ka nanao ki te pito o tana taura (T. 63).
2. Navel.
3. Offering to the atua; generally in connection with a capture of fish, etc. Ko Tahuhurangi te kuri hei pito (M. 184).
pitopito, n. Amulet consisting of a piece of fern root worn suspended from the neck. Ka
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kotia te makawe, ka apitia ki te aruhe, ka tunua ki te ahi, ka waiho hei pitopito mo nga tangata, hei arai atu i nga mate (W.M. viii, 114).
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Pito (ii), ad. At first. I te pito taenga atu o taua heke ki a Te Ati Awa, kaore i tukua mai he kai (W. vi, 21).
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