Rangatira—A chief, a gentleman, a warrior. Rangatira pakeha—A foreigner who is a gentleman (not a tutua, or nobody, as described above), a rich foreigner.
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Taonga—Goods; property.
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Mere ponamu—A native weapon made of a rare green stone, and much valued by the natives.
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Taniwha—A sea monster; more fully described further on.
Utu—Revenge, or satisfaction; also payment.
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Tino tangata—A "good man," in the language of the prize-ring; a warrior; or literally, a very, or perfect man.