kāne

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See also: Appendix:Variations of "kane"

Hawaiian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Proto-Polynesian *taqane, from Proto-Central Pacific *taŋwaqane, from Proto-Oceanic *taumʷaqane, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *tau (“person, human”) +‎ *maʀuqanay (“male”).

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

kāne

  1. male
  2. man (adult male human)
  3. husband

References[edit]

  • Pukui, Mary Kawena, Elbert, Samuel H. (1986) “kāne”, in Hawaiian Dictionary, Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press
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