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1. lah, int. View full entry 1956
...In Malaysian, Singaporean, and Bruneian English, a particle used with various kinds of pitch to convey the mood and attitude of the speaker....
2. noa, adj. (and n.) View full entry 1854
...In Polynesia (including New Zealand): unaffected by or free from taboo; not set apart for or consecrated to a special use; in general or common use. Opposed to taboo. Also...
3. taboo | tabu, adj. and n. View full entry 1777
...As originally used in Polynesia, Melanesia, New Zealand, etc.: Set apart for or consecrated to a special use or purpose; restricted to the use of a god, a king, priests, or chiefs,...
