pikau

/ ˈpiːkaʊ /

noun

1. a pack, knapsack, or rucksack

Word History and Origins

Origin of pikau¹

Māori

Example Sentences

"Send your pikau up first, and you can follow," ordered Rup.

From Project Gutenberg

Bent's pikau, or back-load, consisted of about thirty pounds weight of honey in taha and two large eels, all in a flax basket.

From Project Gutenberg