Rui, v.t.
1. Shake, brandish. Ka rui i nga makawe (T. 33). Ka ruia to tao (M. 409).
2. Shake down, as fruit from a tree.
3. Cause to fall in drops. Kei hoki te wai ehu i te taheke wai e ruia ki te ripo ki Okawanui (M. 208).
4. Scatter, cast away (but not of throwing in a single action). Ruia taitea, kia tu ko taikaka anake (P. 81).
5. Sow. Ka tukua mai a Pungarehu i mua ki te rui haere mai i te karaka (T. 113).
ruirui, v.t.
1. Shake to and fro.
2. Shake off.
‖ ru.
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