Fortifications
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Fortifications.
Awina, inside fence
Huahua, cross pole to which the upright posts are tied in the fence of the pa
Keretehi, outer fence
Koki, sort of bastion
Maioro, bank inside of the trench
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Pa, an obstruction; a fence round a village; if a place is thus inclosed it is a pa, or town, if not, a kainga
Parepare toruarua, fosse
Pekerangi, shed in which the hostile party sleeps
Taita, barriacade
Taumahi, small tower or elevated stage
Teawakari, ditch
Teki, outer fence of a pa
Waharoa, entrance to a fortification.



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