Entries from Williams 1971 in Pollex-Online

Williams, H. W. (1971). A Dictionary of the Maori Language. Wellington, Government Printer.

Language Item Description
New Zealand Maori Tuupono Light upon accidentally, hit upon
New Zealand Maori Tuupoupou Porpoise (Cephalorhyncjus hectori) Problematic
New Zealand Maori Tupu Grow
New Zealand Maori Tupu Grow, increase
New Zealand Maori Tupua Goblin, demon, one versed in magic
New Zealand Maori Tipua Goblin, demon, one versed in magic
New Zealand Maori Tipuaki Crown of head
New Zealand Maori Tuupuna Plural of tupuna "grandparent, ancestor"
New Zealand Maori Tuhi Point (to), indicate
New Zealand Maori Tuutae Excrement
New Zealand Maori Tuutaki Junction, to close (e.g. of a door), to meet
New Zealand Maori Tuutara Small talk, gossip; to slander, defame
New Zealand Maori Tute Shove, push
New Zealand Maori Tutu Hoop (used as net spreader)
New Zealand Maori Tutu A shrub (Coriaria spp.). The berries produce wine-coloured juice
New Zealand Maori Uu-ngia Strike home of weapons or blows; reach (the land), arrive (by water)
New Zealand Maori Uu-ria Bite, gnaw
New Zealand Maori Ua/ua Vein, artery, sinew; firmness; difficult
New Zealand Maori Ua Neck
New Zealand Maori Ue Push, shove, shake
New Zealand Maori U(w)ha Female, generally of animals
New Zealand Maori U(w)hi Yam (Dioscorea)
New Zealand Maori Uwhi To cover over
New Zealand Maori Unga Send; cause to come forth, expel; seek
New Zealand Maori Ua Rain
New Zealand Maori Uhi Tattooing chisel
New Zealand Maori Ui Ask, question, inquire
New Zealand Maori Uira Lightning
New Zealand Maori Uka Hard, firm, long-lasting; staunch blood
New Zealand Maori Uka/uka Slow, sluggish; cling tightly
New Zealand Maori Whaka/uka/ Harden
New Zealand Maori Uki Distant times, past or future Problematic
New Zealand Maori Uki/uki Old, of old Problematic
New Zealand Maori Uku White clay; wash, using clay for soap
New Zealand Maori Ura Glowing, glow, show red, red, brown
New Zealand Maori Ura/ura (Grimothea gregaria), minute crustacean
New Zealand Maori Uraura Whale-feed (grimothea gregaria)
New Zealand Maori Ure Penis
New Zealand Maori Uri Dark coloured
New Zealand Maori Uru West, west wind
New Zealand Maori Uru Arrange the hot stones in an earth-oven
New Zealand Maori Uru Head, hair, top end
New Zealand Maori Uru Grove
New Zealand Maori Urunga Pillow
New Zealand Maori Uru/nga Steering paddle
New Zealand Maori Urungi Steer v., steering paddle
New Zealand Maori Urupaa Burial ground
New Zealand Maori Urutuu Be brought to a standstill . Example refers to emotions
New Zealand Maori Uma Chest, bosom
New Zealand Maori Umere Sing or chant to keep time in any united effort; shout in wonder, satisfaction, etc.; shout, applause