wale
1. n., Slime, mucus, phlegm; sticky sap, as from cuts in tree ferns and māmaki wood that is mixed with bark in making tapa.
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- Cf. waha wale.
- PEP wale.
2. A common particle that always follows modified words and has many meanings, as: only, just, very; alone; without pay, payment, reward, cause, reason; easily; gratuitous, free, casual.
- Examples:
- ʻAi wale, to eat without pay or reason; to eat alone.
- Hana wale, to do or act without justification, cause, reward.
- Hoʻi wale, to go back empty-handed.
- Huhū wale, quick-tempered.
- angry without cause.
- Loaʻa wale, easily obtained.
- Maikaʻi wale ʻo Kauaʻi (song), how beautiful is Kauaʻi.
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3. (Cap.) nvs., Wales, Welshman; Welsh.
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- Examples:
- Ke keiki aliʻi o Wale, the Prince of Wales.
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