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haeremai

British  
/ ˈhaɪrəˌmaɪ /

interjection

  1. a Māori expression of welcome

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noun

  1. the act of saying "haeremai"

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Etymology

Origin of haeremai

C18: Māori, literally: come hither

Example Sentences

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After breakfast we went to them all; they were very glad to see us, and gave us the usual welcome, `Haeremai!

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