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waia

Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

1. nvs., Disgraced; shame, dishonor.

  • Examples:
    • Waia nohoʻi ka inoa o ka ʻohana, the name of the family is disgraced.
  • Related:
    • hoʻowaia Caus/sim.; To disgrace, put to shame.

2. (Cap.) n., Name of a star.

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WAI-A

Haw to Eng, Andrews (1865),

adj. Strong and bad smelling; stinking; foul; filthy; polluted.

Waia (wā'i-a), adj.

/ wā'i-a / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

1. Strong and bad smelling; stinking; foul; filthy; polluted.

2. Of unsavory reputation.

waia

Haw to Eng, Judd/Pukui/Stokes (1943),

disgrace.

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