abana bebeera big men; chiefs

Part of Speech n2.constr
MWE Structure n - adj
Morphology abana be-beera
Gloss men RED-big
    • big men; chiefs
      • culture
      • Example 24:
        Nabunuu roho, a kaku goroto, amaa abana bebeera koa to pakupaku roho bari.
        In former times the butchering of turtles was only done by chiefly men.
        Source: Naph 01W 031
      • Example 27:
        A kiu tea abana bebeera koa, paku vonae tea kaku guu mee.
        It was exclusively the work of the chiefs like the killing of the pig.
        Source: Naph 01W 033

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  • See also:
    • kaku1 butcher an animal