Mere

MEER'MEER'1 syllable
🇳🇿Maori
Strong

MEANING

Mere is a traditional Maori weaponOften used as a symbol of leadership.

ORIGIN

Polynesian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Maori language, where it refers to a type of short, flat club made of jade or bone.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Maori culture, a mere symbolizes authority and is often part of ceremonial attire.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically, meres were used in hand-to-hand combat and are considered prestigious gifts.

🇬🇧English
Soft

MEANING

SimplePure

ORIGIN

Old English

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Old English word 'mǣre', meaning 'pure' or 'simple'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In English, the name Mere might be a poetic or literary choice.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used historically in literature to denote simplicity or purity.

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