tauwhiro - social worker; tend, care for
Tauwhiro. 1. v.t. Tend, care for. E tama ma, tauwhirotia mai te waka o te makau (M. 66).
2. v.i. Be alert, be on one's guard.
3. n. A charm for keeping people on their guard.
4.— Ka maka te tauwhiro ki te awa.
Williams Dictionary
