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Teanu dictionary (Solomon Islands): Example 202
Word senses:
~mini aña (dameliko)
perform a ritual of transmission for ‹children›, symbolizing their right to inherit land and wealth from the father's side; hence bequeath land to ‹o.'s children›
Menu ie teliki i-ovei pe i-vene i-ka ini teliki i-laiaini ai’ iape pe ai’ iape i-mini aña.
A chief's son can rise to become chief, succeeding his father, only if the father has bequeathed it to him.
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Teanu dictionary (Solomon Islands)
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Alexandre François
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