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father, 1680s, from French papa, from Latin papa, originally a child's word, cf. The native word is daddy; first use of papa was in courtly speech, as a continental affectation, not used by common folk until late 18c.
PÄkehÄ is a MÄori language term for New Zealanders who are of European descent. Recently, the word has been used to refer inclusively either to fair-skinned persons or any non-MÄori New Zealander. Papa'a has a similar meaning in Cook Islands MÄori.Its etymology is unclear, but the term was in use by the late 18th century, and in December 1814, the MÄori children at Rangihoua in the Bay Of Islands were no less eager to see the packaha than the grown folks.apa'a has a similar meaning in Cook Islands MÄori. Its etymology is unclear, but the term was in use by the late 18th century, and in December 1814, the MÄori children at Rangihoua in the Bay Of Islands were no less eager to see the packaha than the grown folks.