Salutations

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Salutations.

Aitimai, welcome

Haehae, to cut the flesh for grief or respect

Haere, Haere atu ra, go in peace

Hongi, to salute by the nose

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Inakoe, welcome

Momi, to kiss

Mote, to kiss

Naumai, welcome

Owha, to salute

Tangi, to cry; the most common form of salutation.

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Title: A Leaf from the Natural History of New Zealand

Author: Richard Taylor

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