whakangungu. 1. v.t. Fend, ward off, parry. Kei te karakia parepare i nga mea kino o te ao, a whakangungu tonu atu ki te Pae-o-Kahukura (J. ii, 227). Te whakangungu nei ki nga tara-a-whai o Arai-te-uru (P. 90).
2. Defend, protect. Ki whakangungua koe ki te kahikatoa, ki te tumatakuru, ki te tara ongaonga (S. 11).
3. n. Shield, protection. Whakangungurakau, a closely woven mat worn to defend the person from weapons.
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