Reconstruction:Proto-Oceanic/waiʀ ni mata

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This Proto-Oceanic entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Oceanic

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Etymology

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From Proto-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian *waiʀ ni mata, from Proto-Central-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian *waiʀ ni mata, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *wahiʀ ni mata.

Noun

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*waiʀ ni mata

  1. tear (drop of clear salty liquid from the eyes)

Descendants

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  • Central-Eastern Oceanic
    • East Fijian
      • Fijian: wai ni mata
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