Fakofo

/fɑːˈkoʊfoʊ/ noun

Definition

A traditional Samoan club or weapon used in ancient warfare, typically made of wood.

Etymology

From Samoan language. This is a Polynesian word that entered English through anthropological and historical documentation of Pacific Island cultures.

Kelly Says

The fakofo represents how English has borrowed weapons terminology from cultures worldwide—each name reflects the unique materials and warfare traditions of its origin.

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