Meaning of taipo | Babel Free

Definitions

1. An evil spirit.
   New-Zealand
2. A goblin.
   New-Zealand

Examples

“They are called taipos, or devils. If a Maori went fishing or birding between them in the Maungapakeha Valley, he might fail⟳ to get⟳ either birds or eels. The reason⟳ was that the Tinui taipo was angry, and would say⟳ to the Maungapakeha taipo, “This man has offended me; he shall catch⟳ no more eels or birds to-day.””

“Then, in close⟳ succession for a line of this character, come⟳ Taipo and Taipo Market Stations. The latter is notable for the Chinese appearance of its buildings.”

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