[Mihalic] Additional Christian vocabulary

[linus digim'Rina]

Etymologically, I wonder if 'marama' has any reference to light as
opposed to darkness? Any notes from the Fijian language?

linus

Institute of Papua New Guinea Studies wrote:

> Thanks, Ross. I assumed it was also Fijian, but couldn't check.
>
> Don
>
> >> marama -- 'wife of Protestant minister (talatala)'; "Mipela i
> >> amamas long lukim marama Ruth" = 'We're happy to see Ruth,
> >> the wife of the pastor'
> >
> >Etymological note:
> >As with "talatala", this is from Fijian: Fijian marama "lady".
> >
> >Ross Clark
>
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