Episode notes
A simple search for a kupu leads Migoto to a 1915 Williams Māori dictionary with a surprising whakapapa of its own. In this episode, She traces the legacy of the Williams whānau, generations of Māori language scholars, and uncover how this particular copy once sat on Elsdon Best’s desk - complete with his clippings, markers, and quiet traces of use. A reminder that even the most unassuming taonga can hold deep stories.
Links:
William Williams Dictionary 1844
"Please don't bit the books" blog
Glossary
Māngere - lazy
Ngā Manu Korero - yearly secondary schools speech competition
Koroua - grandfather
Whānau - family
Kōrero - discussion; speech
Hononga - connection
Matua, tama, wairua tapu - Father, son, holy spirit
Anahera pono - Faithful angels
Hīmene - hymn
Tohu - sign
Rangatahi - youth, young people
Tangi/Tangihanga - funeral