noʻa
1. n., Stone or small piece of wood used in the games of pūhenehene and noʻa.
2. n.v., A game in which the noʻa was hidden under bundles of tapa and the players guessed where it was; to play this game. Figuratively, secret thoughts or plans.
- References:
- Malo 225–6.
3. vs., Colored, as color streak in pearl shell.
- References:
- Cf. noʻenoʻe.
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