whakamarumaru. 1. v.t. Shade, shelter, protect. Ka kite i te poporo whakamarumaru o Uenuku ka kainga e raua (T. 63).
2. n. fig. Protector, chief. Taku rata tu tahi, taku whakamarumaru (M. 12).
Williams Dictionary
Koia pea tērā te kaha me te tiketike o ngā rākau whakamarumaru o te ngahere i ēnei rā.That it perhaps why the tall trees have such strength, and such height in the forests of today.
