§ 63.

Doubling the di-syllabic root of a verb gives it a frequentative force. Doubling the first syllable only often gives intensity; but sometimes it denotes reciprocal action.

Examples.

• Kimo, wink the eyes.

• Kimokimo, wink frequently.

• Kikimo, keep the eyes firmly closed.

• Patu, strike. Papatu. strike against one another: clash.