upee1 special hat worn by boys during the initiation rites. The upee [...]

Part of Speech n3
    • special hat worn by boys during the initiation rites. The upee hat hides the hair, which is growing into dreadlocks
      • culture
      • clothing & grooming
      • Example 7731:
        E teiee to vinvin nana tea upee?
        Who weaves upee hat?
        Source: Mah 02R(Sao) 033
      • Example 7732:
        O karahi tea otei voi na varavihi nana teo upee.
        The dreadlock of that boy is hidden in the upee hat.
        Source: SaoSen 01W 095

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  • See also:
    • vaaupee go through the boys' initiation