(The life of the land is preserved by righteousness.) The national motto inscribed on the Hawaiian coat-of-arms. It is, of course, of comparatively recent date, and of missionary origin.
“Ue, ue! Ua make kuu alii!
Ue, ue! Ua make kuu alii!”
(Alas! Dead is the chief!
Alas! Dead is the chief!)
The first lines of an old dirge.
Ukeke—a rude musical instrument, something like a guitar.
Ukanipo—one of the names of the shark-god.
Ulua—an excellent table-fish, very active.
Umu—an oven, a place for baking food.