Pau

Full definition of pau

Noun

1. Alternative form of en (Maori fort)

From .

Adjective

1. (Hawaii) done; over; finished
• 1946, Armine Von Tempski, Bright Spurs (page 122)I had never known any haoles except Elmer and Marks and they were ice cold affairs. Everyone was always glad when their twice-a-month visit was pau. The very island seemed to sigh with relief ...
• 2004, Mike Ashman, ‎KauaÊ»i Historical Society, Kauai as it was in the 1940s and '50sWhen the county truck was pau hauling rubbish for the day, ...

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