Savaii
Americannoun
noun
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The spirits of those who die on the other islands leap into the sea and swim around the land from island to island until they reach Savaii.
From Legends of Ma-ui—a demi god of Polynesia, and of his mother Hina by W. D. Westervelt
Carried originally by a mixed force from Savaii and Tuamasanga, the victors, instead of completing fresh defences or pursuing their advantage, fell to eat and smoke and celebrate their victory with impromptu songs.
From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 17 (of 25) by Robert Louis Stevenson
His strength resides in the willing obedience of the Tuamasaga, and a portion—I have to hope a bad portion—of the island of Savaii.
From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 18 (of 25) by Robert Louis Stevenson
But these, though so important, are only small communities; and perhaps the chief numerical force of the Malietoas inhabits the island of Savaii.
From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 17 (of 25) by Robert Louis Stevenson
In the spring of the year, a very intelligent observer had occasion 66 to visit many places in the island of Savaii.
From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 17 (of 25) by Robert Louis Stevenson
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