Kiripuai

A chief of ancient times, who was exceedingly benevolent and kind-hearted. He wept over those who met untimely deaths, or were killed in war. His descendants are proverbially called "The sacred, the priceless red feathers of Kiripuai."

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References

Source

  • Tregear, Edward. (1891). Maori-Polynesian Comparative Dictionary. Wellington: Government Printer, p. 150.

This article incorporates text from Maori-Polynesian Comparative Dictionary (1891) by Edward Tregear, which is in the public domain.