tapped

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Then, whilst I steered, Manaia tied strips of tappa around Selema's leg so as to stay the bleeding.

From A Memory Of The Southern Seas 1904 by Becke, Louis

Our cargo consisted of Barton’s stock of goods for trading with the islanders, and a quantity of stained tappa, fine mats, shark’s teeth, etcetera, which Rokóa had laid in for purposes of his own.

From The Island Home by Dalziel

I stretched myself out upon the mats, again shivering with ague, and Te-bari covered me over with a thick tappa cloth.

From The Call Of The South 1908 by Becke, Louis

After a few moments Kolory brings forth his doll again, and, while arraying it very carefully in the tappa and red cloth, alternately fondles and chides it.

From Typee by Melville, Herman

Reflection after Marnoo’s departure—Battle of the pop-guns—Strange conceit of Marheyo—Process of making tappa.

From Typee by Melville, Herman