taiaha

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Maori taiaha.

Noun

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taiaha (plural taiahas)

  1. A traditional Māori wooden staff weapon, used for short, sharp strikes or stabbing thrusts, usually decorated on one end.

Maori

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Noun

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taiaha

  1. taiaha