matedo (matsu).
matsu (machi), wait, expect, [22].
matsu, pine-tree, [47].
✱matsudai, to end of time, Ta.
matsu-hara, pine-plain, [197].
ma-tsukahi, true excellent messenger, or runner, [215].
matsu-kaze, pine-wind, [33].
matsuri (-shi-te-sena-semu), an important verb, of uncertain derivation (perhaps simply ma-tsu[ru]—εὖ πράσσειν), perform ritual or religious act, hence perform duly, act, do, serve; affix verb of act towards superior, tatematsuri (offer to superior), tsukamatsuri (do for superior). See [104].
matsurigoto, due performance of state ritual, hence government, state affairs, Ts.
matsurofu (-hi, -he -hagu -hanu), strong form of matsuri, q. v.