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patu
/ ˈpɑːtuː /
noun
- a short Māori club, now used ceremonially
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Word History and Origins
Origin of patu1
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Example Sentences
I mahara ahau me patu tenei manu, I thought that this bird was to be killed.
Thanks to my friend Patu, I made the acquaintance of all the women who enjoyed some reputation in Paris.
I laugh at this ridiculous mistake, and Patu, to whom I say why I am laughing, cannot help joining me.
I made Patu very happy by telling him that Dupres was truly very graceful in all his movements.
Patu came in five minutes after Garnier had left me: I related the adventure to him, and he thought I was a hero.
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