Teanu dictionary (Solomon Islands): Example 1938

Word senses:

Telepakau pe noma, basavono po li-ve dameliko, nga emele kape li-abu dapa. Kape le-loko ne i-te iune ngapon, li-abu dapa.
According to an ancient practice, when female children were born, they would be killed. People would keep only one daughter; others would be killed.