Glossary of Terms

A
Ahāho - An exclamation to express great disappointment, surprise or anger. Possible translations include 'Oh no', 'Damn!'.

Alo - A traditional hailing or greeting.

Atoll

Aúräna

Aún

D
Drift - A term used to suggest some time or place in the future. He'll deal with him 'down the drift'. Also used to convey a sense of moving or living without purpose.

Duniya

E
Exclusive Zone

F
Floater

G
Geje

H
hauā - a catch-all term for any natural, paralytic poison.

I
ika - a blunt-tipped, saw-toothed blade used mostly for cutting seaweed, ripping up barnacles or prying open clams and abalones.

J
Jaliya

L
Lost

Lumen ink

N
Naid

P
Paka - A curse indicating annoyance, dislike or mild anger towards someone. Possible translation include 'Blast', 'You bugger'.

S
seawood

Susu - Slang term for basic grub.