Takuahi, n. 1. Stones let into the floor of a house as a fender for fire. ‖ J. v, 151. Ka haramai tenei, ka takoto, ka whakapaea ki te takuahi (M. 196). ‖ taku (ii). He korero takuahi, a statement lacking in authority, romance.
2. Persons employed to kindle and tend sacred fire for the umu tapu.
3. Centre of line of battle, as opposed to the paihau.
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