Sekirov Dictionary

haka

/ˈhɑːkə/

noun 1
verb 1
forms 3

noun1

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A group dance of New Zealand's Māori people featuring rhythmic chanting, vigorous facial and arm movements, and foot stamping. Traditionally a war dance, today it is also performed to welcome guests, as a mark of respect at occasions such as commemorations and funerals, as a challenge to opposing teams at sports events, and for artistic purposes.
- [T]he children might get up and dance in the middle of their sums. Matawhero might stand up and lead a haka if I'm not careful. Oh dear. — 1986

verb1

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To perform the haka.
- [T]hey hoisted him up to the ridge pole and lighted the fire; they began to haka, when they were tired of that they sang songs, […] — 1870

forms

hakaed · hakaing · hakas

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