A Dictionary of the Maori Language

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Abbreviations

Grammatical and General

a. adjective.
ad. adverb.
arch. archaic.
art. article.
conj. conjunction.
def. definite.
fig. figuratively.
freq. frequentative.
ib. ibidem, in the same place.
indef. indefinite.
int. interjection.
inter. interrogative.
l.n. local noun. ‖ p. xviii.
mod. modern.
n. noun.
num. numeral.
pass. passive.
pers. person, personal.
pl. plural.
pos. possessive.
prep. preposition.
pron. pronoun.
pt. participle. ‖ p. xviii.
q.v. quod vide, which see.
sing. singular.
sp., spp. species (sing. and plural).
var. variety.
v.i. verb intransitive.
v.t. verb transitive.
= equals; indicating that the word following the sign is a synonym or variant form.
‖ parallel, compare, see; indicating that the word is dealt with or that further information will be found under the word following the sign.

Dialectical

Ar. Arawa.
Fu. Futuna.
Ha. Hawaii.
Kah. Kahungunu.
Man. Maniapoto.
Mar. Marquesas.
Mng. Mangareva.
Ni. Niue.
Ngi. Ngapuhi.
Nuk. Nukuoro.
Pau. Paumotu.
Po. Ngati Porou.
R., Ra. Rarawa.
Rau. Raukawa.
Sa. Samoa.
Ta. Tahiti.
Tahu. Ngaitahu.
Tai. Tainui.
Tar. Taranaki.
Tik. Tikopia.
To. Tonga.
Tu. Tuhoe.
Uv. Uvea, Wallis Island.
Wai. Waikato.
Whang. Whanganui.

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References

Bul. Dominion Museum Bulletin.
D. Travels in New Zealand, Dieffenbach, 1843.
F.L. First Lessons in Maori, Williams, 6th ed., 1910.
F.L.M. Forest Lore of the Maori, Best, 1942.
G.-8. Parliamentary Paper, 1880.
Hae. Journal of an Expedition from Auckland to Taranaki, Grey, 1851.
Ika. Te Ika a Maui, Taylor, 1855.
Ika, ii. Ditto, 2nd ed., 1870.
J. Journal of the Polynesian Society.
K. Karakia, source not specified.
K.M. Karere Maori, newspaper.*
M. Moteatea (Maori songs, etc.), Grey 1853.
M.G. Grammar of the New Zealand Language, Maunsell, 4th ed., 1894.
M.M. Maori Mementos, Davis, 1855.
Moss. Beautiful Shells of New Zealand, Moss, 1908.
N.M. Nga Moteatea, Ngata, 1929.
P. Proverb, source not specified.
P. 16. Proverbial and Popular Sayings, Grey, 1857, p. 16.
Pi. Pipiwharauroa, newspaper.
S. Song, source not specified.
S. 23. Popular Maori Songs, McGregor, 1893, p. 23.
S. ii. Ditto, Supplement, 1898.
S.D. Southern Districts of New Zealand, Shortland, 1851.
Sh.T. Traditions and Superstitions, Shortland, 2nd ed., 1856.
T. Nga Tupuna (Polynesian Mythology), Grey, 1854.
Tr. Transactions of the Royal Society of N.Z. (New Zealand Institute).
W. Ancient History of the Maori, White, 6 vols., 1887 to 1890.
Wa. = W.W. below.
Wai. Waikare-moana, Best, 1897.
W.M. Waka Maori, newspaper.
W.W. Lore of the Whare Wananga, Pt. I, Percy Smith, 1913.

* The references are as given by Colenso in his notes, as there was no opportunity of checking by consulting a file.

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Title: A Dictionary of the Maori Language

Author: Herbert W. Williams, M.A.

Sixth edition

Publication details: Government Printer, 1957, Wellington

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