pāhau - beard
Pahau (i), n. 1. Beard. Pahau-kākāpo, Dawsonia superba, a moss. Pahau-kokako, a fern.
Williams Dictionary
Pāhau (ii), v.t. Besiege. Ka pahau ki Whaitirinui (S.).
pāhauhau, n. Wind screen for crops. = pahao.
Mau pāhau ai ia? Kāo!Does he always have a beard? No!Habitual action - ai
Mau pāhau ai ia? Kāo!Does he have a beard? No!